Box and Tinderbox

Box

Box noun - A covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things.
Usage example: filled a whole box with books
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Synonyms for Box

Tinderbox and box are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tinderbox" instead a noun "Box".

Nearby Word: boxed

Tinderbox

Tinderbox noun - A box for holding tinder.
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Synonyms for Tinderbox

Box and tinderbox are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Box" instead a noun "Tinderbox".

Both words in one sentence

  • Videogame / Dark Parables Genie in a Bottle: In the original story of The Tinderbox, the soldier who owned it would summon large magical dogs to do his bidding by striking the box once, twice, or three times.
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