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Definisjon av tinderbox

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Noun
tinderbox - a box for holding tinder
tinderbox - 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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Substantiv
tinderbox - A small container containing flint, steel, and tinder dry, finely-divided fibrous matter, once used to help kindle a fire.
tinderbox - A place that is so dry and hot that there is danger of fire.
tinderbox - A potentially dangerous situation.

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  • Flertall: tinderboxes

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discussant introjected clitic Spontaneous knockdown