firefighting
|fire-fight-ing|
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/ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtɪŋ/
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/ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtɪŋ/
(firefight)
extinguishing fires
Etymology
Etymology Information
'firefighting' originates from the combination of 'fire' and 'fight', where 'fire' meant 'flame or burning' and 'fight' meant 'to combat or struggle'.
Historical Evolution
'firefighting' evolved from the Old English word 'fyr' (fire) and 'feohtan' (to fight), eventually becoming the modern English word 'firefighting'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to combat fire', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of extinguishing fires.
Firefighting requires bravery and skill.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'firefight'.
They are firefighting to control the blaze.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41