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Tinderbox

Tinderbox Meaning & Definition
Tinderbox Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Tinderbox?

[n] a box for holding tinder
[n] 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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See Also | box | situation | state of affairs

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