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furnace

/ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/

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noun

An industrial heating device, e.g. for smelting metal or baking ceramics.

Examples :

"The pottery studio uses a large furnace to bake their handmade plates. "

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noun

A device that provides heat for a building; a space heater.

Examples :

"The old furnace in the house was making a loud noise, so we called a technician to fix it. "

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noun

Any area that is excessively hot.

Examples :

"During the summer heatwave, my car felt like a furnace inside. "

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noun

A place or time of punishment, affliction, or great trial; severe experience or discipline.

Examples :

"The challenging project at work was a furnace of stress and long hours, testing everyone's patience. "

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verb

To heat in a furnace.

Examples :

"The metalworker will furnace the steel until it is pliable. "

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verb

To exhale like a furnace.

Examples :

"After running the marathon, the exhausted runner furnaced hot air, his lungs burning with each labored breath. "

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