What does firebreak mean?
noun
A firebreak is a barrier or gap in vegetation or other combustible material that is used to stop the spread of a fire. It can be a natural feature, such as a river or a road, or a man-made one, such as a firebreak created by clearing vegetation.
Example
"The firefighters used a firebreak to contain the wildfire and prevent it from spreading to the nearby town."
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