tinderbox

noun

Meaning

A small container containing flint, steel, and tinder (dry, finely-divided fibrous matter), once used to help kindle a fire.
(by extension) a place that is so dry and hot that there is danger of fire.
(by extension) a potentially dangerous situation.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

tinder box(English)tinder-box(English)touchbox(English)firestriker(English)firelighter(English)firestarter(English)kindler(English)flint(English)tinder(English)neighbour(English)pea(English)andersen(English)

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Sources

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