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catch fire::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | combust, conflagrate, erupt, ignite, take fire |
| Type of | change state, turn |
| Has types | catch, blow out, light up |
| Verb group | combust, burn |
Examples of catch fire
catch fire
Manufacturing flaws in the fuel tank allowed alcohol to seep out and catch fire.
From the newscientist.com
Now they're built so cheaply they just demolish themselves when they catch fire.
From the tunedin.blogs.time.com
The match took time to catch fire as Webster in particular made a nervous start.
From the independent.co.uk
He proposes that some Roman ships actually did catch fire and consequently sank.
From the en.wikipedia.org
If my system were to catch on fire, I'd have no one to talk to for tech support.
From the techcrunch.com
Clay would make them less likely to catch fire from a dropped match or cigarette.
From the businessweek.com
Wait a few minutes and the heat will become so intense, the leaf will catch fire.
From the brimbankweekly.com.au
For instance, grass would catch fire, or chunks of asphalt would be blasted away.
From the theatlantic.com
The wax drips everywhere and I'm always on edge that something will catch fire.
From the guardian.co.uk
