fuel

Definition

  • noun: a material (such as coal, oil, or gas) that is burned to produce heat or power
  • noun: a material used to produce heat or power by burning
  • verb: to supply (something) with fuel
  • verb: to provide with fuel
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: firing, kindling, breeze

Examples

  • The controversy continues to rage, and these latest accusations will only 'add fuel to the fire'.

  • These latest scandals will provide further 'fuel' for his political opponents.

  • The criticism she has faced has only 'fueled' her determination to succeed.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yeah, the problem is the intercept velocity. The well... It can't enter Mars' orbit. Otherwise, they'll never have enough fuel to make it home. The mav, that was only designed to get to low Mars orbit. So in order for mark to escape Mars' gravity entirely... (..)
    2015 The Martian
  • (..) It's all right. Um... All models for launch will take days to reach Mars. They vary slightly in thrust duration... And the fuel requirement is nearly identical. Not a good time to launch, is it? Yeah, earth and Mars are really (..)
    2015 The Martian