boiler-house
Definition
- Noun:
- A building or room containing boilers: "boiler-house" refers to a structure or compartment specifically designed to house large boilers, typically used for generating steam or hot water for heating or industrial processes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The factory's boiler-house was located at the rear of the main building. (A structure containing boilers for industrial steam production.)
- Workers entered the boiler-house to check the pressure gauges. (A room or building dedicated to boiler operation.)
Advanced Usage
"boiler-house" as a technical term: In engineering and industrial contexts, "boiler-house" is often used to denote the specific area where boilers are installed, maintained, and monitored.
- The boiler-house must be kept clean and well-ventilated for safety. (The room housing boilers requires strict maintenance.)
Metaphorical use: Occasionally, "boiler-house" can be used figuratively to describe a place or situation that generates intense activity or pressure.
- The newsroom was a boiler-house of deadlines and breaking stories. (A place of intense, high-pressure work.)
Variants and Related Words
- Boiler (n): a vessel or device for heating water or other liquids to generate steam or hot water.
- The boiler in the basement heats the entire building. (A heating device.)
- Boiler room (n): a synonym for "boiler-house," often used interchangeably.
- The boiler room was inspected for leaks. (Same as boiler-house.)
Synonyms
- Boiler room: a room or building containing boilers.
- Steam plant: a facility where steam is generated (broader term).
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly using "boiler-house," but the phrase "boiler-room operation" (informal) refers to a high-pressure sales or telemarketing setup, derived from the intense, noisy environment of a boiler room.
- The company ran a boiler-room operation, pushing customers into quick purchases. (A high-pressure, aggressive sales strategy.)