portfire in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Portfire: a type of slow-burning fuse or torch used to ignite explosives or provide light in dark conditions.
Sample Sentences
- The portfire burned brightly as the crew prepared for the evening's festivities.
- In ancient times, a portfire was essential for lighting fuses on explosive devices.
- She carried a portfire to illuminate the dark cave as they ventured deeper inside.
- The soldier ignited the portfire, signaling the start of the battle with a loud boom.
- During the excavation, they found an old portfire, a relic from a forgotten era of warfare.