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Meaning of FIREGUARD

Pronunciation:  'fIr`gârd

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks)
  2. [n]  a narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire
 
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 Synonyms: fire screen, firebreak
 
 See Also: field, screen

 

 

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