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单词 firetrap
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firetrap

[ fahyuhr-trap ]
/ ˈfaɪərˌtræp /

noun

a building that, because of its age, material, structure, or the like, is especially dangerous in case of fire.
(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.

Origin of firetrap

First recorded in 1880–85; fire + trap1

Words nearby firetrap

fire support, fire temple, firethorn, fire tower, fire trail, firetrap, fire truck, fire-tube boiler, fire up, fire walking, firewall
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Example sentences from the Web for firetrap

  • But survivors told police and reporters a different story, describing the club as a firetrap.

    Arrests Made in Brazilian Nightclub Inferno|Mac Margolis|January 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
  • Stan wanted to ask that Jerry a few questions, and the Jerry had to be rescued from his firetrap or he couldn't do it.

    A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F.|Rutherford G. Montgomery

British Dictionary definitions for firetrap

firetrap
/ (ˈfaɪəˌtræp) /

noun

a building that would burn easily or one without fire escapes
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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