tinderboxes

Pronunciation:  US [ˈtɪndərˌbɑks] UK [ˈtɪndə(r)ˌbɒks]
  • na.The Tinderbox; Flammable items (buildings, sites); Grumpy people
  • WebFlammable materials; Tinder box; Fuse
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