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firebreak a strip of open land in forest or prairie, to arrest the advance of a fire firebreak [′fīr‚brāk] (forestry) A cleared area of land intended to check the spread of forest or prairie fire. (mining engineering) A strip across an area in which either no combustible material is employed or in which, if timber supports are used, sand is filled and packed tightly around them. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For the most part, the fire was kept south of Pacific Coast Highway, which formed a firebreak. Reuters News Service reports the native conifers, among the earth's oldest plants, were being protected by firebreaks built by firefighters who said they would do whatever it takes to safeguard the ancient trees. At one point, Genthe learned that his house was going to be blown up to create a firebreak. |
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