Fireguard (Noun)
Meaning 1
A narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The crew created a fireguard around the small settlement to protect it from the advancing flames.
- Fireguards are crucial in preventing the spread of wildfires, especially in areas with dense vegetation.
- A 100-foot wide fireguard was dug to stop the fire from reaching the nearby woods.
- After clearing away dry underbrush and debris, the team created a fireguard that ringed the perimeter of the forest.
- In order to contain the prairie fire, the firefighters built a fireguard using backfires and clear-cutting the land.
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Meaning 2
A metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.