What does tinder-box mean?
Tinder-box means Alternative form of tinderbox..
Tinder-box
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Alternative form of tinderbox..
Example Sentences
The rain had washed away all possibility of distinguishing foot-marks, but a close investigation of the spot had disclosed, in the direction opposite to the village, a tinder-box, with a flint and steel, half sunk in the mud.
Synonyms for tinder-box
Antonyms for tinder-box
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Word Forms
- tinder-boxes
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for tinder-box?
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How do you use tinder-box in a sentence?
The rain had washed away all possibility of distinguishing foot-marks, but a close investigation of the spot had disclosed, in the direction opposite to the village, a tinder-box, with a flint and steel, half sunk in the mud.
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