tinderbox English

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tinderbox

— noun a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence the Balkans are the tinderbox of Europe

— noun a box for holding tinder

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powder keg

matchbox

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Daily life Fire

Light a fire

• What things are used to start fires?
  match matchstick matchbox flint and steel cigarette lighter lighter fluid tinderbox