tinderboxes (Meaning)
tinderboxes
a highly inflammable object or place, a metal box for holding tinder and usually a flint and steel for striking a spark, a potentially explosive place or situation, something that can easily catch fire
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tinderboxes Sentence Examples
- The dry forest was a tinderbox, primed for a raging inferno.
- The abandoned house, with its piles of old newspapers and discarded clothing, was a potential tinderbox.
- The overheated engine compartment became a tinderbox, sparking a fire that engulfed the car.
- The dried vegetation and strong winds created a tinderbox that made wildfire control extremely challenging.
- The tinderboxes were essential for lighting fires in the primitive wilderness.
- The flint and steel set produced sparks that ignited the tinderboxes, starting a warm campfire.
- The prisoner's tinderbox was confiscated as a safety precaution, preventing any attempts to escape.
- The fireworks exploded in the dry field, turning it into a tinderbox that spread the flames rapidly.
- The smoldering embers in the fireplace were a tinderbox, waiting to burst into a blaze if given more fuel.
- The highly flammable materials in the factory made it a tinderbox, posing a serious fire hazard.
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The dry forest was a tinderbox, primed for a raging inferno.
The abandoned house, with its piles of old newspapers and discarded clothing, was a potential tinderbox.
The overheated engine compartment became a tinderbox, sparking a fire that engulfed the car.
The dried vegetation and strong winds created a tinderbox that made wildfire control extremely challenging.
