English Explanatory Dictionary

escape fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A fuel-free safe spot, consisting of burning grass as a method of defense against a forest fire.
An unconventional or counterintuitive solution to a difficult problem.

Pronunciation

en-au-escape fire.ogg

Word forms

escape fire escape fires

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