- 1the part of a stove, etc. that produces a flame
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- 2a large, solid, metal piece of equipment for burning wood or coal, used for heating a room a wood burner see Bunsen burner, Bunsen burner, Bunsen burner Idioms
(of an idea, a plan, etc.) left for the present time, to be done or considered later see back-burner, on the front burner
(of an issue, a plan, etc.) being given a lot of attention because it is considered important Anything that keeps education on the front burner is good. compare on the back burner
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