Furnace
Furnace noun - An enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc..
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Grate
Grate noun - A harsh rasping sound made by scraping something.
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In the first Home Alone, Kevin was scared of going into the basement because of a furnace that he imagines opens its grate and talks to him.
Source: Creepy Basement
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