firebreak
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noun
a strip of plowed or cleared land made to check the spread of a prairie or forest fire.
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| —n | |
| 1. | fireguard, Also: fire line a strip of open land in a forest or on a prairie, to arrest the advance of a fire |
| 2. | a measure taken to arrest the advance of anything dangerous or harmful |
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Firebreak
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
Prior to the burn date, a unit is carefully prepared by clearing flammable material from its perimeter, creating a firebreak.
If possible, cut down all snags close to the firebreak prior to burning.
When she attempts to construct a firebreak, she gets blasted.
Firebreak construction, mowing, and herbicide application are also employed to restore and maintain brush prairie habitat.
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