Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fire box

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.85 in modern English

Syllables
fire box
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The hearth of a metal-forging shop; the forge of a smithy.

noun

An enclosed hearth with hatch for refueling that is attached to or built into a boiler that supplies steam for mechanical power.

noun

The internal hearth of a furnace, stove, or heater.

noun

The hearth of an outdoor grill.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

fire boxes (plural)

Questions

What does fire box mean?
The hearth of a metal-forging shop; the forge of a smithy.

How to pronounce fire box

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