briquet

Definitions of briquet
  1. noun
    a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
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    types:
    amorce, mèche
    any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
    type of:
    appareil, outil
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  2. noun
    a lighter for cigars or cigarettes
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