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Meanings of fire steel in English

Russian
кресало
Spanish
chispero
Catalan
foguer
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Piece of carbon steel from which sparks are struck by the sharp edge of flint, chert or similar rock.

кресало
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Examples for "fire striker"
Examples for "fire striker"
1
It has made such threats before but then extended the deadlines, perhaps mindful of the violence unleashed when rival Impala Platinum fired strikers in January.
Reuters
Usage of fire steel in English
1
Then Jagienka, while searching for the tinder and fire steel, began to excuse herself:
The Knights of the Cross, or, Krzyzacy: Historical Romance
2
It is unadvisable to fire steel or chilled iron filled shells at thick armor, unless a normal hit can be made.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 803, May 23, 1891
3
He took out his cigar, lit a taper of grass with his fire steel, and inhaled a damn good lungful of sweet, soothing, luscious smoke.
Glasslands
4
Gun cradles housed massive gas-powered ballistae that fired steel spheres filled with pressurized vitriol mixtures.
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Translations for fire steel
Catalan
foguer