Furnaces Meaning in English
word · lemma: furnace
Definition
Large machines or structures that produce heat for buildings or are used to melt or process materials at high temperatures, like metal or glass.
Usage & Nuances
'Furnaces' is formal and technical; common in American English for home heating, but also used for industrial melting (steelmaking, glass). Not to be confused with 'oven' (cooking) or 'heater' (smaller, portable heat device). Phrases: 'blast furnace', 'electric furnace'.
Example Sentences
Many homes in cold regions use furnaces to stay warm.
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Steel is made in large furnaces at factories.
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The engineers inspected the old furnaces for safety.
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Some old furnaces are much less efficient than the modern ones.
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The factory had to shut down because all its furnaces broke at once.
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In winter, our furnaces run almost non-stop.
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