firetrap

[ fahyuhr-trap ]
/ ˈfaɪərˌtræp /

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
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British Dictionary definitions for firetrap

firetrap
/ (ˈfaɪəˌtræp) /

noun

a building that would burn easily or one without fire escapes
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