Associations to the word «Furnace»

Wiktionary

FURNACE, noun. A device for heating.
FURNACE, noun. A device that heats materials being processed in a factory.
FURNACE, noun. A device that provides heat for a building.
FURNACE, noun. Any area that is excessively hot.
FURNACE, noun. (figurative) A place or time of punishment, affiction, or great trial; severe experience or discipline.
FURNACE, verb. To heat in a furnace

Dictionary definition

FURNACE, noun. An enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc..

Wise words

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