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an enclosed apparatus with a fire, used for heating metals, making glass etc in a factory

heating mechanism

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Cases of word usage

1) (a part of) a stove, furnace etc producing flames (burner)

2) a workshop where metals are heated and shaped, especially one used for making shoes for horses; (a workshop with) a furnace for melting metal; to make a copy of (e.g. a signature, banknote, will) in order to deceive (forge)

3) a furnace or oven used for baking or drying (especially pots, bricks) (kiln)

4) to put coal etc on the fire of an engine, furnace etc (stoke)

FURNACE as in Wiktionary
FURNACE as in Wikipedia