firetrap

[ fahyuhr-trap ]

/ ˈfaɪərˌtræp /

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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.

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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

How to use firetrap in a sentence

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

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