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| 1. | [ noun ] a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power | |
| Synonyms: | combustible_material combustible | |
| Examples: | "more fuel is needed during the winter months" "they developed alternative fuels for aircraft" |
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| Related terms: | substance gasoline charcoal firewood kerosine propane fuel_oil fossil_fuel igniter nuclear_fuel gasohol coal_gas illuminant coke methanol propellant red_fire water_gas peat diesel_oil butane biomass | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (transportation) provide with a combustible substance that provides energy | |
| Examples: | "fuel aircraft, ships, and cars" |
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| Related terms: | supply refuel gas_up bunker | |
| 3. | [ verb ] provide with fuel | |
| Synonyms: | fire | |
| Examples: | "Oil fires the furnace" |
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| Related terms: | supply fire | |
| 4. | [ verb ] take in fuel, as of a ship | |
| Examples: | "The tanker fueled in Bahrain" |
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| Related terms: | take_in refuel | |
| 5. | [ verb ] stimulate | |
| Examples: | "fuel the debate on creationism" |
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| Related terms: | stimulate | |
| Similar spelling: |
Fuell ful full Fula fully Fulah |
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