firetrap

fire·trap

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fahyuh r-trap]
- /ˈfaɪərˌtræp/
- /ˈfaɪə.træp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahyuh r-trap]
- /ˈfaɪərˌtræp/

Definitions of firetrap word

noun firetrap a building that, because of its age, material, structure, or the like, is especially dangerous in case of fire. 1
noun firetrap (in a building) any arrangement of structural, flooring, and finish members creating concealed passages through which fire can spread to other parts of the building. 1
noun firetrap A building without proper provision for escape in case of fire. 1
noun firetrap building that is a fire hazard 1
noun firetrap a building that would burn easily or one without fire escapes 0
noun firetrap a building particularly unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or lacks adequate exits or fire escapes 0

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Origin of firetrap

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; fire + trap1

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Parts of speech for Firetrap

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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firetrap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for firetrap

noun firetrap

deathtrap — If you say that a place or vehicle is a deathtrap, you mean it is in such bad condition that it might cause someone's death.
danger — Danger is the possibility that someone may be harmed or killed.

All 2 Synonyms of firetrap