ash-bin

noun

Meaning

A container specifically designed for the collection of ashes from a stove, fireplace, or furnace.

Examples

The heavy steel ash-bin was kept outside to prevent any stray sparks from igniting the wooden floorboards.
He forgot to empty the ash-bin, so the fireplace was overflowing with soot by the next morning.

Synonyms: ash can, ash bucket, ash receptacle, ash pit

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ash-bin

noun

Pronunciation: ˈæʃˌbɪn

Definition

A container specifically designed for the collection of ashes from a stove, fireplace, or furnace.

Examples

The heavy steel ash-bin was kept outside to prevent any stray sparks from igniting the wooden floorboards.
He forgot to empty the ash-bin, so the fireplace was overflowing with soot by the next morning.

Synonyms of ash-bin

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