fuel
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
fuels
plural
fuels
Britannica Dictionary definition of FUEL
1
[count, noncount]
:
a material (such as coal, oil, or gas) that is burned to produce heat or power
— often used figuratively
—
see also fossil fuel
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a gallon of fuel
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a 16-gallon fuel tank
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I had the fuel pump replaced on my car.
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Breakfast is my fuel to get through the morning.
2
[noncount]
:
something that gives support or strength to something (such as argument or angry feelings)
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These latest scandals will provide further fuel for his political opponents.
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These latest accusations will only add fuel to the controversy.
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The controversy continues to rage, and these latest accusations will only add fuel to the fire.
2
fuel
/ˈfjuːwəl/
verb
fuels
US
fueled
or British
fuelled
US
fueling
or British
fuelling
2
fuel
/ˈfjuːwəl/
verb
fuels
US
fueled
or British
fuelled
US
fueling
or British
fuelling
Britannica Dictionary definition of FUEL
1
a
[+ object]
:
to supply (something) with fuel
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The airplanes were fueled in midair.
b
[no object]
:
to take in fuel
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The airplanes fueled (up) in midair.
2
[+ object]
a
:
to give support or strength to (something)
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The criticism she has faced has only fueled her determination to succeed.
b
:
to provide the necessary conditions for (something)
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Inflation was fueled by high prices.
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The strong economy has fueled the construction of new homes.
fuel up
[phrasal verb]
:
to put fuel into a car, airplane, etc.
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They fueled up for their long journey home.
