Associations to the word «Firebox»

Wiktionary

FIREBOX, noun. The chamber of a steam engine, or a steam locomotive, in which the fuel is burned.
FIREBOX, noun. The part of a fireplace where the fuel is burned.
FIREBOX, noun. (vulgar) A redheaded woman (by synecdoche, pars pro toto), or her red pubic hair, from box.

Dictionary definition

FIREBOX, noun. A furnace (as on a steam locomotive) in which fuel is burned.

Wise words

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