noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A piece of high-carbon steel used for striking a spark, usually kept in a tinderbox with flint and tinder.

Synonyms

All synonyms

firesteelfiresteel

Etymology

From fire + striker.

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