noun
touchwood
Touchwood (noun) means Soft, rotten wood that can be used to help start a fire.
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Soft, rotten wood that can be used to help start a fire.
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Etymology
Apparently formed from touch and wood, though the first element may instead derive from torch.
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What is the meaning of touchwood?
"touchwood" (noun) means soft, rotten wood that can be used to help start a fire.
What is another word for touchwood?
Other words for "touchwood" include kindling, punk, tinder, spunk.