kindling
nounUK /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/
US /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/
Small dry pieces of wood that help start a fire.
We gathered kindling and twigs to get the campfire going.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of starting a fire or causing something to burn.
The kindling of the hearth took only a few minutes.
3. The act of stirring up or arousing a feeling or emotion.
Her speech was the kindling of hope among the crowd.
4. Young animals, especially kittens or rabbits, born in a litter.
The rabbit kindling stayed close to their mother.