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Definition of fireline

fireline

/ˈfaɪ.ɚˌlaɪn/
fire · line
Plural:firelines
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fireline Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A strip of land cleared of flammable vegetation and debris down to the mineral soil in order to halt or control the spread of a wildfire.

Example

"The forestry crew worked through the night with bulldozers and hand tools to establish a wide fireline ahead of the advancing blaze."

2

A barrier or cordon established by emergency personnel around a burning building or hazard zone to keep bystanders at a safe distance.

Example

"Police officers quickly set up a perimeter to keep curious onlookers and reporters behind the fireline while crews battled the warehouse fire."

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• Nearby Words

firelight
firelighter
firelike
fireline
firelit
fireman
firenze

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fireline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fireline
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