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noun
A mesh screen around a fire to prevent sparks or falling embers.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: fire screen
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: screen
noun
a narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: firebreak
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: field
History
From fire + guard.
