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fireproofed

/ˈfaɪərˌpruːft/

Meanings
verb
To make resistant to damage from fire.

Examples :

"I hastily fireproofed my clothing somewhat by pouring a bucket of water over myself before dashing into the flames."
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Related Words

Illustration myself

myself pronoun

/maɪˈsɛlf/

(reflexive pronoun) Me, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject.

"I taught myself."

Illustration pouring

pouring verb

/ˈpɔːɹɪŋ/

To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.

"pour water from a jug"

Illustration hastily

hastily adverb

/ˈheɪstɪli/

In a hasty manner; quickly, hurriedly.

"Because she was late for school, she hastily ate her breakfast and ran out the door. "

Illustration damage

damage noun

/ˈdæmɪdʒ/

Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact.

"The storm did a lot of damage to the area."

Illustration dashing

dashing verb

/ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/

To run quickly or for a short distance.

"He dashed across the field."

Illustration resistant

resistant noun

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ /rəˈzɪstənt/

A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

"The student was a strong resistant, leading the group in their peaceful protest against the unfair school rules. "

Illustration somewhat

somewhat noun

/ˈsʌmwɒt/ /ˈsʌmwʌt/

More or less; a certain quantity or degree; a part, more or less; something.

"The somewhat of extra help she received from her tutor significantly improved her test scores. "

Illustration bucket

bucket noun

/ˈbʌkɪt/

A container made of rigid material, often with a handle, used to carry liquids or small items.

"I need a bucket to carry the water from the well."

Illustration clothing

clothing verb

/ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

"to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly"

Illustration before

before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

Illustration flames

flames noun

/fleɪmz/

The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.

"The flames from the campfire kept us warm on the cold night. "

Illustration water

water noun

/ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈwaːʈər] /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/

A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.

"By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen."