kindle

UK
/ˈkɪndəl/
US
/ˈkɪndəl/

Translations

kindlenoun
kindles
pl
UK
/ˈkɪndl̩/
US
/ˈkɪndl̩/
The kindle of the fire was quick and efficient.
Разжигание огня было быстрым и эффективным.
Additional translations
разжигание огня
Synonyms
ebook reader
e-book reader
litter (of kittens)
kitten litter
group of kittens
kindleverb
kindled
Past Simple
kindled
Past Participle
kindling
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɪndəl/
US
/ˈkɪndəl/
The dry wood kindled easily.
Сухая древесина легко воспламенялась.
She kindled the lamp with a match.
Она зажгла лампу спичкой.
He used dry leaves to kindle the fire.
Он использовал сухие листья, чтобы разжигать огонь.

Definitions

kindlenoun
A device or application for reading electronic books.
She downloaded the latest novel on her Kindle to read during the flight.
A group of kittens born to the same mother at the same time.
The shelter had a new kindle of kittens available for adoption.
kindleverb
To start a fire; to ignite.
He used dry leaves and twigs to kindle the campfire.
To arouse or inspire an emotion or feeling.
The teacher's enthusiasm kindled a love for science in her students.
To become aroused or animated.
As the debate progressed, his interest kindled and he joined the discussion.
To begin to burn or catch fire (intransitive).
Damp logs will never kindle without kindling wood.