Touchwood meaning

tŭchwo͝od

Material, such as decayed wood, that is used as tinder; punk.

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Dried, decayed wood or dried fungus used as tinder.

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Decayed wood used as tinder; punk.

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Origin of touchwood

From its being easy to ignite

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition