cigarette lighter

British

noun

See lighter 1

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Pereira is then seen moving the object, propping it up against the MI5 HQ doors, with a green cigarette lighter positioned nearby.

From BBC

In the chemical industry, cerium is widely used in oil refining and glass polishing -- as well as in flints for cigarette lighters.

From Barron's

They were stuffed with electric razors, cigarette lighters, stockings, lipstick, perfume, and one set of false teeth.

From Literature

Most of these kids have never seen an ashtray or a car cigarette lighter before.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investigators reportedly spoke to the suspect's daughter who is said to have told them the fire began as her father tried to burn tree branches hanging over the graves with a cigarette lighter.

From BBC

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