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Counterpreparation Fire

Noun (Military): A defensive military tactic used to hinder or neutralize an enemy's preparation for an attack.

Example Sentence: The army implemented a counterpreparation fire to disrupt the enemy's plans for a surprise assault.

Noun (Firefighting): A controlled fire intentionally set to prevent the spread of a larger, uncontrolled fire by consuming the fuel in its path.

Example Sentence: The firefighters strategically lit a counterpreparation fire to protect the nearby houses from the approaching wildfire.

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