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Definitions for Kindling

[1] material that can be readily ignited, used in starting a fire.
[2] the act of one who kindles.
[3] to start (a fire); cause (a flame, blaze, etc.) to begin burning.
[4] to set fire to or ignite (fuel or any combustible matter).
[5] to excite; stir up or set going; animate; rouse; inflame: He kindled their hopes of victory.
[6] to light up, illuminate, or make bright: Happiness kindled her eyes.
[7] to begin to burn, as combustible matter, a light, fire, or flame.
[8] to become aroused or animated.
[9] to become lighted up, bright, or glowing, as the sky at dawn or the eyes with ardor.
[10] (of animals, especially rabbits) to bear (young); produce (offspring).
[11] (of animals, especially rabbits) to give birth, as to a litter.
[12] a litter of kittens, rabbits, etc.
[13] material for starting a fire, such as dry wood, straw, etc
[14] to set alight or start to burn
[15] to arouse or be aroused the project kindled his interest
[16] to make or become bright
[17] trademark a portable electronic device for downloading and reading books

Words related to Kindling

firewood, wood, tinder, lightwood, fatwood

Words nearby Kindling

kindhearted, kindjal, kindle, kindless, kindliness, kindling, kindly, kindness, kindred, kindred spirit, kindu

Origin of Kindling

e21175–1225; Middle English kindelen, v. use of kindel offspring, young, equivalent to kind- (Old English gecynd offspring; see kind2) + -el -le

Other words from Kindling

un·kin·dling , adjective
kin·dler , noun

Word origin for Kindling

eC12: from Old Norse kynda, influenced by Old Norse kyndill candle

Synonyms for Kindling

coals, firewood, lightwood, tinder, twigs, wood, fatwood