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A narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire
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fireguard
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Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. A mesh screen around a fire to prevent sparks or falling embers. n. A mesh screen around a fire to prevent sparks or falling embers.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire [syn: firebreak ] a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks) [syn: fire screen ]
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ By the fireside Are all fires fitted with secure fireguards? ▪ Heater Hazards Always place a fireguard in front of an unattended open fire, especially if there are young children in the family. ▪ Heating is another danger area ...
Usage examples of fireguard.
One spat over the wire fireguard and smoldered on a rug until Sharpe leaned forward and pinched it out.
Strange that she had never noticed one handle on the old walnut chest of drawers to be odd before, or that one of the wires in the fireguard protruded a little.
In fact, I shouldn't be surprised if most of those beacon fireguards are still in place.