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Definition tinderbox in British English

tinderbox noun

[countable] noun
/ˈtɪndə(r)ˌbɒks/
1

a situation or place that could suddenly become extremely violent or dangerous

Synonyms and related words
danger crisis emergency
2

in the past, a small box used for holding the things needed for lighting a fire

Synonyms and related words
faggot firelighter incendiary
Definition tinderbox in British English