firefighting
nounEtymology From fire + fighting.
1
The extinguishing of a fire.
2
The profession of being a firefighter.
3
Broadly, Figuratively Solving an urgent problem.
- Derived terms
- nonfirefighting
noun — 3 senses
Etymology From fire + fighting.
The extinguishing of a fire.
The profession of being a firefighter.
Broadly, Figuratively Solving an urgent problem.
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