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пожар — meaning in English

pozhar

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English meaning

  • conflagration noun A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.
  • fire noun The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
  • wildfire noun A large, fast-moving, uncontrolled fire, especially one burning through forest or grassland.

Senses

пожар is used for these senses in English:

  • conflagration A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.
  • fire (countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
  • wildfire A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.

conflagration — full definition

  1. noun A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.
  2. noun A large-scale conflict.
  3. noun A situation of great passion or emotion.

fire — full definition

  1. noun The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
  2. noun Bullets or projectiles shot from a weapon, or the act of shooting.
  3. verb To shoot a weapon.
  4. verb To dismiss someone from their job.
  5. verb To set something alight, or to heat it strongly, as with ceramics.

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