tinderboxes

[US]/ˈtɪndəˌbɒksɪz/
[UK]/ˈtɪndərˌbɑːksɪz/

Translation

n.flammable materials or containers; people or situations that pose a risk of conflict or unrest

Phrases & Collocations

tinderboxes of chaos

tinderboxes of emotion

tinderboxes of conflict

tinderboxes of ideas

tinderboxes of tension

tinderboxes of fear

tinderboxes of passion

tinderboxes of hope

tinderboxes of opportunity

tinderboxes of creativity

Example Sentences

the old shed was filled with tinderboxes for starting fires.

in the wilderness, tinderboxes are essential for survival.

he carried a few tinderboxes in his backpack during the hike.

the campers forgot their tinderboxes and struggled to light a fire.

she demonstrated how to use tinderboxes effectively for starting a fire.

during the storm, they relied on their tinderboxes to keep warm.

he was an expert in crafting homemade tinderboxes from natural materials.

the survival kit included matches and tinderboxes for emergencies.

they collected dry leaves and small twigs to use with their tinderboxes.

in ancient times, people used simple tinderboxes to create fire.

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