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  1. tinderbox:


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Detailed Synonyms for tinderbox in English

tinderbox:

tinderbox [the ~] nom

  1. the tinderbox
    the tinderbox
  2. the tinderbox
    – a box for holding tinder 1
    the tinderbox
    – a box for holding tinder 1
  3. the tinderbox
    – a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence 1
    the tinderbox
    – a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence 1
    • tinderbox [the ~] nom
      • the Balkans are the tinderbox of Europe1

Related Words for "tinderbox":

  • tinderboxes

Alternate Synonyms for "tinderbox":


Related Definitions for "tinderbox":

  1. a box for holding tinder1
  2. a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence1
    • the Balkans are the tinderbox of Europe1