TINDERBOX

tinderbox

(noun) a box for holding tinder

tinderbox

(noun) a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence; “the Balkans are the tinderbox of Europe”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

tinderbox (plural tinderboxes)

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.

Hypernyms

• box

Source: Wiktionary

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