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firebox

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun firebox has 1 sense
  1. firebox - a furnace (as on a steam locomotive) in which fuel is burned
    --1 is a kind of
    furnace
    --1 is a part of steam locomotive

Definitions from the Web

Firebox

Noun

Sense 1: A metal container that houses a fire, typically used for heating or cooking.

Sample Sentence: I roasted marshmallows over the firebox to make delicious s'mores.

Sense 2: A device that controls the air intake for a fire, often found in wood-burning stoves or fireplaces.

Sample Sentence: Make sure to adjust the damper on the firebox to achieve optimal burning conditions.

Sense 3: The central part of a steam or internal combustion engine where combustion takes place.

Sample Sentence: The mechanic is repairing the firebox to increase the efficiency of the locomotive.

Adjective

Sense 1: Describing something that relates to fireboxes or is suitable for use in fireboxes.

Sample Sentence: This firebox log set is specially designed for an authentic fireplace experience.

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