Definitions for firetrap

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firetrap fire·trap

Spelling: [fahyuh r-trap]

IPA: /ˈfaɪərˌtræp/

Firetrap is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 259 anagrams from letters in firetrap (aefiprrt).

Definitions for firetrap

noun

1. a building that, because of its age, material, structure, or the like, is especially dangerous in case of fire.
2. (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.

Origin of firetrap

First recorded in 1880-85; fire + trap¹

Examples for firetrap

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.

But survivors told police and reporters a different story, describing the club as a firetrap.