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brush fire

 

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Noun brush fire has 1 sense
  1. brush fire - an uncontrolled fire that consumes brush and shrubs and bushes
    --1 is a kind of
    fire

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Term: brush fire

Definition: A fire that spreads quickly through dry vegetation, typically in areas of grass, brush, or forest.

Sense 1: (Noun) A wildfire that starts and spreads rapidly through an area covered with shrubs and undergrowth.

Example sentence: The brush fire that broke out in the national park posed a threat to nearby residential areas.

Sense 2: (Noun) A controlled burn used in land management to remove excessive vegetation and reduce the risk of larger fires.

Example sentence: The forestry department conducted a series of brush fires to prevent the spread of uncontrolled wildfires.

Sense 3: (Adjective) Describing something that is rapidly spreading or escalating, often used figuratively.

Example sentence: The brush fire of rumors about the celebrity's secret marriage quickly engulfed social media.

Sense 4: (Verb) To clean or groom using a brush, typically used in the context of hair or teeth maintenance.

Example sentence: She meticulously brushed her cat's fur for its daily grooming routine.

Sense 5: (Verb) To apply a thin coat of liquid, such as sauce or butter, onto food using a brush.

Example sentence: The chef brushed a glaze of honey onto the freshly baked pastries.

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