Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fiery-furnace

Noun

ˈfaɪəri ˈfɜrnɪs

Definition

A fiery furnace is a very hot and intense fire used for heating or melting materials, often associated with industrial or biblical contexts.

Examples

The ancient craftsmen worked tirelessly beside the fiery furnace.
In the story, he was thrown into the fiery-furnace for refusing to renounce his beliefs.
Working in a fiery furnace requires great care and protective gear.

Meaning

In a literal sense, it refers to a furnace or oven that burns fiercely with flames. Metaphorically, it can represent a place of extreme testing or trial.