1
[ noun ] a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence

Examples

"the Balkans are the tinderbox of Europe"

Related terms

situation situation

2
[ noun ] a box for holding tinder

Related terms

box

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Rhymes with

sandbox box breadbox gearbox mailbox boondocks icebox detox matchbox soapbox skybox jukebox saltbox ox ochs heterodox shoebox unorthodox orthodox paradox knocks knox pox pocks equinox xerox stocks' smallpox stocks maalox cox cocks fox locks lox socks vox volvox clock's clocks outfox clorox

Phonetic and Homophones

T IH1 N D ER0 B AA2 K S

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tinder tinter

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