() easily combustible material that helps build a fire's strength
material for starting a fire
the act of setting on fire or catching fire
Short lengths of split timber from seasoned logs used for lighting fires or fuelling chimineas. English hardwoods produce fine kindling. Much of the kindling on sale at petrol stations and garden centres is softwood which has a tendency to spit when burnt. It is also unlikely to be sourced from your local woods but transported from distance.
bits of dry wood used to ignite a flame
Small pieces of very dry wood that, when mixed with newspaper, will ignite fire logs.
thin, dry wood used to start a fire.