HyperDic: fireguard

English > 2 senses of the word fireguard:
NOUNlocationfireguard, firebreaka narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire
artifactfireguard, fire screena metal screen before an open / open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks)
English > fireguard: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningA narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire.
Synonymfirebreak
BroaderfieldA piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
Spanishcortafuego, cortafuegos
Catalantallafoc
English > fireguard: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA metal screen before an open / open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks).
Synonymfire screen
BroaderscreenA protective covering consisting of netting
Spanishalambrera, guardafuego
Catalanguardafoc, guardafocs

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