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Kindling

/ˈkɪndlɪŋ/

To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

📖 Definitions of "Kindling"

verb

1
To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
2
To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
"He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers."
3
To begin to grow or take hold.

verb

noun

1
Small pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire.
"Go and collect some kindling."
2
The act by which something is kindled.

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
punknoun	(countable) One who engages in sexual intercourse, particularly:
spunknoun	(uncountable) Courage; spirit; mettle; determination.
ignitionnoun	The initiation of combustion.
touchwoodnoun	Decayed wood used as tinder; punk.
lightingnoun	The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.
firingnoun	The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
tindernoun	Small dry sticks and finely-divided fibrous matter etc., used to help light a fire.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
tindernoun	Small dry sticks and finely-divided fibrous matter etc., used to help light a fire.
touchwoodnoun	Decayed wood used as tinder; punk.
firingnoun	The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
ignitionnoun	The initiation of combustion.
lightingnoun	The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.
spunknoun	(uncountable) Courage; spirit; mettle; determination.
punknoun	(countable) One who engages in sexual intercourse, particularly:
stokingnoun	The act by which something is stoked.
fuelingverb	The act or process by which something is fueled.
fuellingverb	British standard spelling of fueling.
excitationnoun	The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced.
thrillnoun	(ergative) To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.
arousalnoun	Sexual arousal.
excitementnoun	(uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
chainoun	(India) Any tea beverage, but especially milk tea, regardless of whether it is spiced.
kindlewoodnoun	Wood for lighting a fire; kindling.
fire-ploughnoun	A firelighting tool consisting of two sticks rubbed together to produce heat through friction and heat.
matchwoodnoun	Wood, often in the form of splinters, suitable for making matches.
firewoodnoun	Wood intended to be burned, typically for heat.
chatwoodnoun	Little sticks; twigs for burning; firewood.