fire|storm — fire storm or fire|storm «FYR STRM» noun. 1. an immense blaze, such as that created by an atomic explosion, that fans its own flames by creating its own draft. 2. Figurative. a violent outburst or outpouring; flood; storm: »The White House was… … Useful english dictionary
fire-storm — fireˈ storm noun A huge blaze (esp a result of heavy bombing) which fans its own flames by creating its own draught (also figurative) • • • Main Entry: ↑fire … Useful english dictionary
fire storm — noun : an atmospheric disturbance caused by a large fire (as after the bombing of a city) in which the central column of rising heated air induces a strong wind often accompanied by rain * * * fire storm or fire|storm «FYR STRM» noun. 1. an… … Useful english dictionary
fire-storm — ugnies audra statusas T sritis Gynyba apibrėžtis Neplintantis labai didelis gaisras, paprastai tankiai apstatytoje miesto vietoje, iš visų pusių sutraukiantis oro sroves. Šios oro srovės neleidžia ugniai plisti, tačiau gaudamas deguonies gaisras… … NATO terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
fire storm — noun An atmospheric wind system caused by a large fire (as after the bombing of a city). The intense burning creates vertical wind currents, which induces a strong wind to bring in more air to feed the fire. Incoming wind speed can exceed 60… … Wiktionary
fire storm — Stationary mass fire, generally in built up urban areas, generating strong, inrushing winds from all sides; the winds keep the fires from spreading while adding fresh oxygen to increase their intensity … Military dictionary
fire·storm — /ˈfajɚˌstoɚm/ noun, pl storms [count] 1 : a very large fire that destroys everything in its path and produces powerful winds The bombing left the city engulfed in a firestorm. 2 : a large amount of anger and criticism His proposal set off a… … Useful english dictionary
fire storm — see firestorm … 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 wind — noun : a wind caused by a fire storm … Useful english dictionary