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furnace
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/fuɾˈna.ʎɐ/for·na·lha
Definition
1Structure or compartment, usually made of masonry or metal, where fire is produced for heating, cooking, or to fuel a steam engine.
Usage examples
“Coal was thrown into the steam locomotive's furnace.”
“The old factory had a huge furnace to heat the tanks.”
Common combinations
coal furnaceindustrial furnacestoke the furnace