Looking for the meaning of the word FUEL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FUEL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Fuel
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French fouaille, based on Latin focus ‘hearth’ (in late Latin ‘fire’)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfjuːəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Short Definition:material burned to produce heat or power
Examples:- one aircraft ran out of fuel and had to ditch
- buses powered by alternative fuels
- an engine with high fuel consumption
Word: Fuel
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfjuːəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
supply or power (an industrial plant, vehicle, or machine) with fuel
Short Definition:supply with fuel
Examples:- power stations fuelled by low-grade coal
Definition:
cause (a fire) to burn more intensely
Short Definition:cause fire to burn more intensely
Examples:- petrol may have been used to fuel the fire
- don't open a door or you could fuel the flames
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