Definition of tinderboxes Tinderboxes

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tinderboxes (Noun)
Plural of tinderbox.

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tinderboxes, noun, plural of tinderbox.

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Noun

Plural: tinderboxes

tinderbox - a box for holding tinder

tinderbox - a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence; "the Balkans are the tinderbox of Europe"

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

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tinderbox, noun, singular of tinderboxes.

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