Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
Advanced Dictionary      
Lookup History
make a fire

make a fire

 
See:
fire
part of speech: phrase
definition: to arrange wood, paper, or other materials in such a way that they will burn together and then use a lighter or other device to start the materials burning.
We made a fire and cooked the fish we'd caught in the stream near our camp.Let's make a fire in the fireplace and roast marshmallows.