Definition of "kindling" in English

noun

1. Small pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire.

   • Go and collect some kindling.

2. The act by which something is kindled.

   • December 14, 1784, Hester Rogers, letter to the Rev. Mr. Fletcher The kindlings of love which had been felt before, now became a flame in every believing soul; and when fallen on our knees, the power of God descended of a truth […]

adjective

1. Illuminated, lit.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of kindle

   • Despite the damp wood, he had no trouble kindling a fire.