the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. Wood so decayed as to serve for tinder; spunk, or punk.
n. Dried fungi used as tinder; especially, the Polyporus igniarius.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The soft white or yellowish substance into which wood is converted by the action of certain fungi: so called from its property of burning for many hours, when once ignited, like tinder.
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n. material for starting a fire
Word Usage
"Dick carefully polished the glass and held it at the right angle between the touchwood, that is, the scrapings, and the sun."