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(tin-der-box) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a container for holding tinder and fire-starting materials.

Example Sentence

He loaded the kindling into the tinderbox. Spelled as one word.

More Example Sentences

He opened the tinderbox to start a fire.

Synonyms

fire starter; kindling box; fire kit

Antonyms

match

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Rhymes

  • tinderbox
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