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Firebreak
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Simple meaning
What does Firebreak mean?
A cleared strip that slows fire spread.
Dictionary definition
A cleared strip of land made to slow or stop the spread of fire.
Example sentences
Firebreak in a sentence
easy
The crew made a firebreak near the forest.
medium
A road can sometimes act as a firebreak.
hard
Firebreaks help protect land by reducing fuel in a fire's path.
Synonyms
Words like Firebreak
fire barrierSomething that helps slow or stop fire.
forestRelated word that supports the meaning of firebreak.
Antonyms
Opposite words
fuel pathMaterial or land that helps fire keep spreading.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to firebreak, depending on context.
Word family
Firebreak word family
Base word
firebreak
noun
firebreaks
More than one firebreak.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does firebreak mean?
Firebreak means a cleared strip that slows fire spread.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to firebreak?
Fire Barrier is close in meaning to firebreak in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of firebreak?
Fuel Path contrasts with firebreak.
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