English Explanatory Dictionary

fire watch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The act of watching for the occurrence of fires, for example during wartime bombing raids or in forested areas in hot and dry conditions.
A person designated to keep a lookout for fire.

Word forms

fire watch fire watches firewatch

Synonyms

fire-watching firewatcher

Related words

fire lookout tower

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