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Fire Trench

Definition:

A fire trench is a type of trench specifically designed and constructed to control or prevent the spread of fire. It serves as a barrier to contain the fire within a designated area and protect surrounding structures or vegetation.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A ditch or trench dug around a specific area, such as a campsite, to contain and control fire.

Example sentence: The firefighters quickly dug a fire trench around the campsite to prevent the forest fire from spreading.

Sense 2 (Noun):

A defensive trench, often filled with flammable substances, used in warfare to impede enemy advances or create obstacles.

Example sentence: The soldiers set up fire trenches filled with oil to deter the enemy's tanks.

Usage:

Fire trenches are commonly used in camping sites, military defense strategies, and wildfire management techniques.

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