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Definition of Touchwood
1. Noun. Material for starting a fire.
Exact synonyms: Kindling, Punk, Spunk, Tinder
Generic synonyms: Igniter, Ignitor, Lighter
Derivative terms: Kindle
Generic synonyms: Igniter, Ignitor, Lighter
Derivative terms: Kindle
Definition of Touchwood
1. n. Wood so decayed as to serve for tinder; spunk, or punk.
Definition of Touchwood
1. Noun. Decayed wood used as tinder; punk ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Touchwood
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Medical Definition of Touchwood
1. 1. Wood so decayed as to serve for tinder; spunk, or punk. 2. Dried fungi used as tinder; especially, the Polyporus igniarius. Origin: Probably for tachwood; OE. Tache tinder (of uncertain origin) + wood. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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