kindling

• اسم يشير إلى قطع صغيرة جافة من الخشب أو الأغصان أو الرقائق تُستخدم لإشعال النار. ويشمل أيضاً المواد السريعة الاشتعال التي توقد بها النار.

A noun referring to small, dry sticks, twigs, or pieces of wood used to start a fire.

غير معدود

1. Small sticks or twigs for starting a fireB1formal

   Small, dry pieces of wood, twigs, or other material used to start a fire.

   حَطَب صَغِير

   • He gathered some kindling to start the campfire.
   • The kindling caught fire quickly and lit the larger logs.
   • Make sure the kindling is dry before you try to light it.

   المرادفاتbrushwoodtinder

2. Something that provokes or stimulatesC1formal

   Something that incites or provokes a reaction, often used metaphorically.

   شَرَارَة

   • His speech was the kindling that sparked the protest.
   • The article served as kindling for the debate.
   • Her words were kindling for his anger.

   المرادفاتcatalystfuelimpetusincitementprovocationsparkstimulustindertrigger

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إشعال النار أو إيقادها، ويُستعمل مجازًا للإشارة إلى إثارة عاطفة أو اهتمام أو إلهام شخص ما.

A verb used to indicate the act of lighting a fire, or figuratively, to arouse or inspire an emotion or interest.

1. Light a fireB2formal

   To start a fire or cause something to burn.

   إشعال النار

   • She kindled the campfire with dry leaves and matches.
   • He kindled the logs in the fireplace to warm the room.
   • The wind helped kindle the flames quickly.

   المرادفاتfireigniteinflamelightspark

   الأضدادdouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuff

2. Arouse or inspireB2formal

   To stir up or awaken an emotion, interest, or feeling.

   إثارة وإيقاظ

   • The speech kindled a sense of hope in the audience.
   • Her passion for art was kindled by a visit to the museum.
   • The teacher kindled the students' curiosity about science.

   المرادفاتarouseawakenexcitefireigniteinflameinspireprovokerousestimulatestirtrigger

   الأضدادdampenextinguishquenchstiflesuppress