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fire-step — fireˈ step or firˈing step noun (historical) A ledge on which soldiers stand to fire over a parapet, a banquette • • • Main Entry: ↑fire * * * n. a step or ledge on which soldiers in a trench stand to fire … Useful english dictionary
fire step — /ˈfaɪə stɛp/ (say fuyuh step) noun a board or narrow ledge above the bottom of a fire trench from which soldiers can fire, observe enemy movements, etc …
fire step — raised step inside of a trench upon which soldiers stand to fire their weapons … English contemporary dictionary
fire step — noun a step or ledge on which soldiers in a trench stand to fire … English new terms dictionary
fire step — noun : firing step … Useful english dictionary
fire — n. & v. n. 1 a the state or process of combustion, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and usu. give out bright light and heat. b the active principle operative in this. c flame or incandescence. 2 a conflagration, a… … Useful english dictionary
Fire discipline — is a system of communication in the military, primarily the Artillery. By definition, Fire Discipline is the language of fire control. It consists of words, phrases, rules, and conventions which have specific meanings and which result in some… … Wikipedia
Fire department rehab — is a vital firefighting service on the fireground, providing firefighters and other emergency personnel with immediate medical attention including rehydration, treatment for smoke inhalation, and the prevention of such life threatening conditions … Wikipedia
Fire eating — A fire eater is an entertainer, often a street artist or part of a sideshow. The performer places flaming objects into their mouth and extinguishes them. They also practice controlling and transferring the flame.History and hazardsFire eating was … Wikipedia
step — 1. noun 1) Frank took a step forward Syn: pace, stride 2) she heard a step on the stairs Syn: footstep, footfall, tread 3) she left the room with a springy step Syn: g … Thesaurus of popular words
