Meaning of the word furnace in English

What does furnace mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

furnace

US /ˈfɝː.nɪs/
UK /ˈfɜː.nɪs/

Noun

an enclosed structure in which material can be heated to very high temperatures, e.g. for smelting metals.

Verb