gas lighters

Spark-making fire tools

Gas lighters are devices for igniting gas appliances—stoves, grills, fireplaces, pilot lights.

They typically feature a long neck to keep hands away from flames and a trigger mechanism that creates a spark: The gas lighter wouldn't spark anymore.

Also called utility lighters or barbecue lighters.

Separately, gaslighters (one word) are people who gaslight others.

Related

fuel · flame · open flame · barbecue · emotional abuse · mind games · spark · matchstick · burners · turning on · narcissism · flints · manipulation · reality distortion · combustion · propane · camping gear · grilling

Opposites
ignition method

gas lightersmatches

Pairs that align

flint and steel · safety matches · fire sticks · bow drills · magnifying glasses

fire-related function

gas lightersfire extinguishers

Devices for dousing flames

fire blankets · snuffers · candle snuffers · fire retardants · sprinkler systems

psychological impact

gas lightersvalidators

Tools that confirm compliance

truth-tellers · supporters · affirmers · advocates · allies

Family

gaslighter

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G