Backburn
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backburn is a noun meaning A controlled burn, lit in the path of a wildfire, in order to deprive it of combustible material.
Meaning
A controlled burn, lit in the path of a wildfire, in order to deprive it of combustible material.
More Meanings
- To light a fire for this reason.
Word Forms
- backburns
- backburning
- backburned
- backburnt
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include backfire, freeburn, burn, burnover, bushfire, bonfire.
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