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volcano

Definition

noun: a mountain with a hole in the top or side that sometimes sends out rocks, ash, lava, etc., in a sudden explosion (called an eruption)
noun: a vent in the crust of the earth or another planet or a moon from which usually molten or hot rock and steam issue

Examples

an active 'volcano' [=a volcano that could erupt at any time or that is erupting now]
a dormant 'volcano' [=a volcano that is not currently active]
an extinct 'volcano' [=a volcano that does not erupt anymore]

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(..) of anonymity. Surely, you of all people understand that. I was just wondering, of all the places to settle down, why live... With a volcano? He's attracted to power. So am I. - It's a weakness we share. - Seems a bit unstable. I prefer to think of it as misunderstood. (..)
2004 The Incredibles