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fireguard

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: fireguard

1
n
a narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire
2
n
a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: fireguard
1

n a narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire

Synonyms:
firebreak
Type of:
field
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
2

n a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks)

Synonyms:
fire screen
Type of:
screen
a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame
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