combustible matter used to maintain fire, as coal, wood, oil, or gas, in order to create heat or power.

something that gives nourishment; food.

an energy source for engines, power plants, or reactors

Kerosene is used as jet engine fuel.

something that sustains or encourages; stimulant

Our discussion provided him with fuel for debate.

to supply with fuel.

to obtain or replenish fuel.

verb

de-energize , deplete , discourage , unfuel

noun

ammunition , combustible , electricity , encouragement , food , gas , incitement , juice , material , means , nourishment , propellant , provocation

verb

charge , fan , feed , fill ‘er up , fill up , fire , gas , gas up , incite , inflame , nourish , service , stoke up , supply , sustain , tank up , ammunition , charcoal , coal , coke , combustible , energize , energy , ethane , ethanol , gasoline , ignite , inspiration , juice , kerosene , oil , peat , petrol , propellant , reb , stoke , wood