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firefighter
nounMedium
/ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/A person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people from dangerous situations involving fire.
fireflood
nounVery low (technical term)
/ˈfaɪəflʌd/A combustion-based enhanced oil recovery technique where underground oil is ignited to improve flow and extraction.
firefly
nounB2
/ˈfaɪəflaɪ/A nocturnal, winged beetle of the family Lampyridae, known for the bioluminescent light produced by its abdomen.
fireguard
nounLow-Medium
/ˈfaɪəɡɑːd/A physical barrier or screen placed in front of a fireplace or heater to prevent sparks, embers, or direct contact with the fire, thus protecting people, pets, or furnishings from injury or damage.
firehorse
nounVery Low
/ˈfaɪə.hɔːs/A horse used to pull a fire engine or firefighting apparatus in the era before motorized vehicles.
firehouse
nounB2
/ˈfaɪə.haʊs/A building housing firefighting apparatus, equipment, and firefighters, who are on duty there; a fire station.
fireless cooker
nounVery Low
/ˈfaɪələs ˈkʊkə/An insulated box or container that retains heat from pre-heated items to cook food without an external heat source during the cooking process.
firelight
nounC1
/ˈfaɪəlaɪt/Light emitted from a fire, especially a domestic one.
firelock
nounC2
/ˈfaɪə.lɒk/An old-fashioned type of musket with a flintlock mechanism.
fireman
nounB1
/ˈfaɪə.mən/A person, typically male, whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people from burning buildings.
firenado
nounVery Low
/ˌfaɪ.əˈneɪ.dəʊ/A tornado-like vortex of fire and intense heat, formed from the interaction of fire with certain atmospheric conditions.
firenze
nounLow
/fɪˈrɛntseɪ/The name in the Italian language for the city of Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region in central Italy.
firepan
nounRare / Obsolete
/ˈfaɪə.pæn/A metal pan or tray for holding hot ashes or coals, often used as a portable source of heat or for carrying embers.
firepit
nounB2
/ˈfaɪə.pɪt/A pit dug into the ground, lined with stones, or constructed from a metal bowl, designed to safely contain a fire for warmth, cooking, or ambiance.
fireplace
nounB1
/ˈfaɪəpleɪs/A structure, usually made of brick or stone, built into a wall of a room, designed to contain an open fire for heating or cooking.
fireplug
nounlow
/ˈfaɪə.plʌɡ/A hydrant, usually mounted on a post or wall, for providing water to fire hoses.
firepower
nounC1
/ˈfaɪə.paʊə(r)/The amount of fire (weapons or artillery) that a military unit can deliver.
fireproof
adjectiveverbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈfaɪəpruːf/Resistant to catching fire or being damaged by fire.
fireproofing
nounC1
/ˈfaɪəpruːfɪŋ/The act or process of making something resistant to fire.
fireroom
nounC1
/ˈfaɪəruːm/A compartment or area on a ship (especially a steamship) where the ship's boilers are located; the boiler room.

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