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fire irons
plural-nounC1/C2
/ˈfaɪər ˌaɪənz/A set of metal tools kept by a fireplace for tending the fire.
fire island
nounLow (as a proper noun); Very Low (as a generic term).
/ˈfaɪər ˌaɪlənd/A proper noun, most notably the name of a specific barrier island off the coast of Long Island, New York, USA, known for its beaches, communities, and as a historic LGBTQ+ destination.
fire line
nounC1
/ˈfaɪə ˌlaɪn/A strip of land cleared of vegetation to stop the spread of a fire; a boundary created as a firebreak.
fire marshal
nounC1
/ˈfaɪə ˌmɑː.ʃəl/An official responsible for enforcing fire safety regulations, investigating the cause of fires, and developing fire prevention strategies.
fire opal
nounC1
/ˈfaɪə(r) ˌəʊ.pəl/A variety of opal that displays a fiery, translucent to semi-translucent body colour, often lacking the play-of-colour seen in precious opals, ranging from yellow to orange to red.
fire pink
nounVery Low
/ˈfaɪə pɪŋk/A North American wildflower (Silene virginica) with bright red petals and a notched tip, native to woodland areas.
fire point
nounRare
/ˈfaɪə pɔɪnt/The minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapour to sustain combustion after being ignited, slightly higher than the flash point.
fire pot
nounC2
/ˈfaɪə pɒt/A container, typically made of ceramic or metal, designed to hold burning fuel for cooking or heating.
fire power
nounC1
/ˈfaɪə.paʊə(r)/The destructive or offensive capability of a military unit, weapons system, or armed force.
fire raiser
nounLow
/ˈfaɪə ˌreɪzə/A person who deliberately and illegally sets fire to property.
fire red
nounLow (as a compound colour term); Medium-High (as a proper noun in specific contexts like gaming).
/ˈfaɪə ˌred/A specific shade of red that resembles the colour of flames or fire.
fire resistance
nounC1
/ˈfaɪə rɪˌzɪs.təns/The property of a material or structure to withstand fire or give protection from it for a specified period.
fire sale
nounB2
/ˈfaɪə ˌseɪl/A sale of goods at very low prices, especially because a business has been damaged by fire or is in financial distress and needs to sell quickly.
fire science
nounLow
/ˈfaɪə ˌsaɪəns/The scientific study of fire, its behavior, properties, and effects.
fire scientist
nounC1
/ˈfaɪə ˌsaɪən.tɪst/A scientist who specializes in the study of fire, including its chemistry, physics, behaviour, suppression, prevention, and ecological role.
fire screen
nounB2-C1
/ˈfaɪə ˌskriːn/A protective screen placed in front of a fireplace to prevent sparks, embers, or logs from rolling out into the room.
fire setting
nounC1/C2
/ˈfaɪəˌsetɪŋ/The criminal act of deliberately and illegally starting a fire, typically with malicious or destructive intent.
fire ship
nounC2 / Very Rare / Historical
/ˈfaɪə ʃɪp/A ship, often an old or expendable vessel, deliberately set on fire and sent into an enemy fleet to cause destruction and panic.
fire sign
nounLow-medium
/ˈfaɪə saɪn/Any of the three zodiac signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) associated with the element of fire in astrology, typified by traits like passion, energy, leadership, and dynamism.
fire station
nounB1
/ˈfaɪə ˌsteɪʃn/A building where fire engines and firefighters are based and respond to emergency calls.

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