firebox

[ fahyuhr-boks ]

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noun

the box or chamber containing the fire of a steam boiler, furnace, etc.
the furnace of a locomotive, where coal, oil, or other fuel is burned to generate steam.
a box or panel with a device for notifying the fire station of an outbreak of fire.
Obsolete. a tinderbox.

firebox

/ ˈ�ڲ�ɪəˌ��ɒ�� /

noun

the furnace chamber of a boiler in a steam locomotive
an obsolete word for tinderbox

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Word History and Origins

Origin of firebox¹

First recorded in 1545–55; fire + box ¹

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Example Sentences

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I did not trust this one bit, so I retreated to a safe position under the firebox.

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The sides have to be angled and tapered to the rear of the firebox.

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Whichever style you choose, the most important thing is to use one that matches the size of the firebox opening.

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“It’s open on three sides, so you don’t get the whole firebox feeling, and it’s a very simple linear fire and a much more modern treatment where each element is as simplified as can be.”

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The hitching rack, hewn-log tables, campfire ring and firebox all were gone as well.

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fire boss firebrand

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