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dərˌbɒks
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| —n | |
| 1. | a box used formerly for holding tinder, esp one fitted with a flint and steel |
| 2. | a person or thing that is particularly touchy or explosive |
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Tinder-box
is always a great word to know.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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