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

  • (..) I see a cool air intake. It's got a NOS fogger system and a T turbo, Dominic. I see an AIC controller. It has direct port nitrous injection. Yeah. And a stand-alone fuel management system. Not a bad way to spend $. You see that shit? He's got enough NOS in there to blow himself up. Period. (..)
    2001 The Fast and the Furious
  • (..) - No crust? No crust. Thank you. Talk to me, Jesse. This ain't working, brother. It's your fuel map. It's got a nasty hole. - That's why you're unloading in third. - Told you. I lengthen the injector pulse a millisecond. Just tune the NOS timer, you'll run nines. What's up with this fool? (..)
    2001 The Fast and the Furious