fatwood

/fætwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of wood that is rich in resin, often used as tinder in fire starting

“He used fatwood to start the campfire for the night.”

2. noun

a type of fireboard used in making fire by friction

“The primitive technology expert used a fatwood to create sparks.”

Synonyms

  • fireboard
  • tinder

Antonyms

  • dampener
  • extinguisher