English Explanatory Dictionary

kindling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Small pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire.
  2. The act by which something is kindled.
adj
  1. Illuminated, lit.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of kindle

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪnd.lɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-kindling.wav

Word forms

kindling kindlings more kindling most kindling

Etymology

From kindle + -ing.

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