noun
punk
Soft, decayed wood or similar material used as tinder.
The outdoor museum displays punk used as tinder.
Etymology
Punk originally named soft, decayed wood suitable for tinder. Its ultimate source is uncertain, while the combustible-material sense is well established.
More examples
- The old account mentions gathering punk from decayed logs.
- He identified the soft rotten wood as punk.
- The exhibit explains the historical use of punk.
Forms
punk
Similar words
- tinder
- Any material used to catch a spark or flame.