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Things used for lighting fires and making flames

cord

noun

a measured quantity of wood sold for firewood

faggot

noun

another spelling of fagot

fagot

noun

small sticks tied together and used for burning on a fire

incendiary

adjective

designed for the purpose of causing a fire

live

adjective

a live match is capable of producing a flame because it has not yet been used

match

noun

a small stick that produces a flame when rubbed against a rough surface, used for lighting a fire, cigarette, etc.

matchstick

noun

a single match, especially after it has been burned

poker

noun

a metal stick used for moving the coal or wood of a fire around

safety match

noun

a match that will only light when it is rubbed on the special surface on the side of its box

spill

noun

a long thin piece of paper or wood used for lighting a fire

stir

verb

to move the burning pieces in a fire around

taper

noun

a long piece of wood or paper used for carrying a small flame

tinderbox

noun

in the past, a small box used for holding the things needed for lighting a fire

woodpile

noun

a pile of wood used for making fires

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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