fireline

noun, verb — 4 senses

fireline

noun

Etymology From fire + line.

1

A firebreak.

2

A row of firefighters seeking to stop spread of a forest fire.

  • The ranger said that working a fire is called being "on the fireline."
3

The line where firefighters intend to stop a spreading fire.

fireline

verb

Etymology From fire + line.

1

To create a firebreak.

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