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tinderbox

/'t/I/nd/@/r,b/A/ks/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence

    noun.state

    Examples
    The Balkans are the tinderbox of Europe.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a box for holding tinder

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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