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Vocabulary Entry
tinderbox
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A container for holding tinder and other materials used to start a fire.
Example Sentences
"He kept a tinderbox in his camping gear for emergency situations."
"In historical tales, a soldier often carried a tinderbox to light his campfire."
"The old tinderbox was made of wood and brass, beautifully crafted."
N
noun
A situation that is highly volatile or explosive, likely to lead to conflict or chaos.
Example Sentences
"The region has become a tinderbox, ready to ignite at any moment."
"Tensions in the city created a tinderbox atmosphere during the protests."
"The political climate was a tinderbox, with arguments erupting everywhere."