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tinderdry, flammable material used for lighting a fire

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: dry, flammable material used for lighting a fire

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɪndər/

Korean meaning: 불을 붙이는 데 사용하는 마른 가연성 물질

Korean pronunciation: **틴**더

Example Sentences

  • The Boy Scout collected tinder like a survival expert, but forgot to bring matches.
  • Without proper tinder, starting a fire in wet conditions becomes nearly impossible.
  • She used old newspaper as tinder, proving that even yesterday's news can be useful.

tinder

NOUN

//ˈtɪndər//

dry, flammable material used for lighting a fire

tinder concept
💡 Concept

A camper lights tinder to start the campfire

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tinder rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Tinder feeds the cinder, but smoke will hinder!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtɪndər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtɪndə(r)/

🌳Etymology

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Origin

From Old English 'tynder', derived from ancient Germanic roots meaning 'to kindle' or 'to ignite'. The word evolved through Middle English to refer to dry, combustible material used to start fires.

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🎵Rhyme

cinderhinderrender
cinder
hinder
render

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The Boy Scout collected tinder like a survival expert, but forgot to bring matches.

Without proper tinder, starting a fire in wet conditions becomes nearly impossible.

😄 Fun example

She used old newspaper as tinder, proving that even yesterday's news can be useful.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

kindlingfuelcombustibleigniter

Antonyms

extinguisherdampener

Related

firesparkflamecampfirekindle