furnace
nounfeminine/fuɾˈna.ʎɐ/low
for·na·lha
Definition
Structure or compartment, usually made of masonry or metal, where fire is produced for heating, cooking, or to fuel a steam engine.
Coal was thrown into the steam locomotive's furnace.
The old factory had a huge furnace to heat the tanks.
Common collocations
coal furnaceindustrial furnacestoke the furnace
Etymology
Do latim 'fornax, fornacis'.