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firebox

UK
/ˈfaɪə.bɒks/
US
/ˈfaɪər.bɑːks/

Translations

fireboxadjective
UK
/ˈfaɪə.bɒks/
US
/ˈfaɪr.bɑːks/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., firebox door) to denote relation to a firebox
du foyerS’emploie pour qualifier ce qui appartient au foyer ou à la chambre de combustion.
The mechanic replaced the worn firebox gasket.
Le mécanicien a remplacé le joint usé du foyer.
Additional translations
de foyer de combustionPlus précis dans un contexte technique.
fireboxnoun
fireboxes
pl
UK
/ˈfaɪə.bɒks/
US
/ˈfaɪər.bɑːks/
foyerTerme général, notamment pour une cheminée ou une chambre de combustion.
She carefully arranged the logs in the firebox before lighting the match.
Elle a soigneusement disposé les bûches dans le foyer avant d’allumer l’allumette.
foyer de combustionEmploi technique, notamment en mécanique et en ingénierie.
The engineer opened the firebox to add more coal to keep the steam engine running.
L’ingénieur a ouvert le foyer de combustion pour ajouter du charbon et maintenir la machine à vapeur en marche.
Synonyms
furnace
stove
boiler
incinerator
hearth

Definitions

fireboxadjective
Relating to, designed for, or forming part of a firebox.
The mechanic replaced the worn firebox gasket.
fireboxnoun
A chamber in which fuel is burned to produce heat, typically found in a furnace or steam engine.
The engineer opened the firebox to add more coal to keep the steam engine running.
The part of a fireplace where the fire is built and burns.
She carefully arranged the logs in the firebox before lighting the match.
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