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

  • (..) First of its kind. Bane turned the core into a bomb and removed it from the reactor. - Here's the important part. - As the device's fuel cells deteriorate, it becomes increasingly unstable, to the point of detonation. This bomb is a time bomb. And it will go off in days, (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises