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1fireproof
adjective fire·proof \-ˌprüf\
: not easily burned : not able to catch fire
Full Definition of FIREPROOF
: proof against or resistant to fire
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First Known Use of FIREPROOF
1610
Related to FIREPROOF
- Synonyms
- incombustible, noncombustible, nonflammable, noninflammable
- Antonyms
- burnable, combustible, flammable, ignitable (also ignitible), inflammable
Rhymes with FIREPROOF
aloof, behoof, bombproof, childproof, crushproof, disproof, flameproof, foolproof, forehoof, germproof, greaseproof, heatproof, hip roof, leakproof, lightproof, moonroof, mothproof, pickproof, rainproof, reproof, rustproof, shadoof, shellproof, shockproof, skidproof, soundproof, stainproof, sunroof, Tartuffe, unroof, windproof, witloof
2fireproof
verb
: to make (something) safe from fire
Full Definition of FIREPROOF
transitive verb
: to make fireproof
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First Known Use of FIREPROOF
1867
FIREPROOF Defined for Kids
fireproof
adjective fire·proof \ˈfīr-ˈprüf\
Definition of FIREPROOF for Kids
: not easily burned : made safe against fire
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