backburn

noun, verb — 2 senses

backburn

noun

Etymology From back + burn.

1

A controlled burn, lit in the path of a wildfire, in order to deprive it of combustible material.

backburn

verb

Etymology From back + burn.

1

To light a fire for this reason.

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