gleed

[gliːd]

gleed Definition

• 1. a glowing coal or ember
• 2. a hot coal that has stopped burning and is covered with ash

Using gleed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gleed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The gleed was still hot enough to start a fire.

• Example

  He poked the gleed with a stick, but it didn't reignite.

gleed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gleed

• ember
• coal
• cinder

Phrases with gleed

• rake over the gleeds

  to revive an old argument or dispute

  Example

  I don't want to rake over the gleeds of our past disagreements.

• keep the gleeds alive

  to maintain a relationship or conversation

  Example

  We need to keep the gleeds alive between our two companies.

• fan the gleeds

  to stir up trouble or conflict

  Example

  He's always trying to fan the gleeds between his coworkers.

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Summary: gleed in Brief

A 'gleed' [gliːd] is a glowing coal or ember that may be covered in ash. It can be used to start a fire or as a metaphor for reviving an old argument or maintaining a relationship.