kindle-coal: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  English (historical)archaicregionalrare
  • A small piece of coal used to start or maintain a fire; coal intended specifically for kindling.

  Examples

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  • The kindling pile included several pieces of kindle-coal to help start the fire quickly.

    The pile for starting the fire had small pieces of coal to ignite the fire faster.

  • He added kindle-coal to the fireplace to maintain a steady flame throughout the evening.

    He put small coal pieces in the fireplace to keep the fire burning steadily.

  • The campers packed kindle-coal along with dry wood to ensure they could kindle a fire easily.

    The campers brought small coal pieces and dry wood to start the fire easily.

  • Using kindle-coal as a starter, the old stove was soon warm and ready for cooking.

    By using small coal pieces, the stove heated up quickly and was ready for cooking.

• 2.

  English (international)figurativeliteraryrare
  • A small initial source of warmth, energy, or inspiration that may ignite a larger process or feeling.

  Examples

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  • That small comment was a kindle-coal for the heated debate that followed in the meeting.

    That small comment sparked the intense debate that happened later in the meeting.

  • Her inspiring speech acted as kindle-coal, igniting enthusiasm among the volunteers.

    Her speech served as a small source of inspiration that sparked enthusiasm among volunteers.

  • The article provided kindle-coal for the ongoing discussion about climate change policies.

    The article gave a small spark that fueled the ongoing debate about climate change.