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

  • (..) Maybe." We count three war parties!!! Yeah well I got unlucky. Let's do this! FOOL!!!!! That's our fuel!!! Open the way for Ripsaw! Once I'm over... ...clear the rocks and lead everyone through. Immortan! (..)
    2015 Mad Max: Fury Road
  • (..) ...Flamers,... ...and there's the People Eater himself! Coming to count the cost. We dragging something out back! I think it's the fuel pod. No. NO! I'll go. Bitch! You traitored him! No unnecessary killing!! This War Boy wants me dead!! (..)
    2015 Mad Max: Fury Road