Word of the Day - spark

spark

/spɑːk/ [spark] or sometimes heard in New England [spahk]
noun
1 A small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or
produced by striking together two hard surfaces such as stone or metal.
1.1 An electrical discharge that ignites the explosive mixture in an internal combustion engine.
verb
1 no object Emit sparks of fire or electricity.
1.1 with object - Ignite.

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Here in the winter, with the forced hot air heat on, it is common to shock
oneself or even each other because of all the manmade fibers rubbing and
building up static, making tiny sparks all around the house.