Fuelwood is a term used to describe wood that is burned as a source of energy. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to refer to this type of wood. These include firewood, kindling, timber, logs, and woodchips. Firewood is the most commonly used synonym and is often used to describe wood that is cut and split to a specific size for burning in a fireplace or woodstove. Kindling refers to small pieces of wood that are used to start a fire while timber refers to larger logs that can be used for building or fuel. Woodchips are another form of fuelwood that can be used for heating or even for landscaping purposes.