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| ablaze |
on fire. [2 definitions] |
| accelerant |
a substance capable of accelerating a process, such as the spreading of a fire. |
| afire |
burning; on fire. [1/2 definitions] |
| aflame |
on fire; blazing. [1/2 definitions] |
| afterdamp |
a suffocating gas or mixture of gases that remains in a mine after a methane explosion or fire. |
| air rifle |
a rifle operated by compressed air, used to fire small pellets or the like. |
| ammonium carbonate |
a white powder that is used in baking powder, smelling salts, and substances for fire-extinguishing. |
| asbestos |
a mineral that separates into fibers and does not catch fire or conduct electricity. Asbestos is used to make fireproof materials and insulation. |
| ax |
to remove suddenly; fire. [1/4 definitions] |
| backfire |
a fire started to prevent a larger fire from spreading. [1/4 definitions] |
| baking soda |
a white powder used as a leavening agent in baking, an antacid, a mouthwash, and a fire extinguisher; sodium bicarbonate. |
| baptism of fire |
a soldier's first experience of being in combat and under fire. [1/2 definitions] |
| barbecue |
an outdoor party at which meat and vegetables are cooked over an open fire. [2/3 definitions] |
| BBQ |
abbreviation of "barbeque," a party, often held outdoors, at which meat and sometimes vegetables are roasted on a grill or spit over an open fire. |
| bellows |
(used with a singular or plural verb) a bag that can be expanded to draw air in and squeezed to force air out. Bellows are used to blow air on a fire or produce sound on a musical instrument. |
| blaze1 |
a strong outburst of fire or emotion. [2/4 definitions] |
| blockhouse |
a fort or building with openings for weapons to fire through, formerly built of heavy wood boards. [1/2 definitions] |
| bombard |
to attack with bombs, cannon fire, or artillery. [1/2 definitions] |
| bonfire |
a large fire built outside for celebration or warmth. |
| brigade |
a group of persons gathered or organized for a specific purpose such as to fight a fire, support a cause, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| brush fire |
a fire in an area of bushes and shrubs. [1/2 definitions] |
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