PRAIRIE FIRE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase prairie fire. (close relations)
Definition of PRAIRIE FIRE
Best Alternative Words for PRAIRIE FIRE
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blaze | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a strong flame that burns brightly • a cause of difficulty and suffering • noisy and unrestrained mischief • a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted • a light-colored marking verb • shine brightly and intensively • shoot rapidly and repeatedly • burn brightly and intensely • move rapidly and as if blazing • indicate by marking trees with blazes | ||||||||
bonfire | nounn | |||||||
noun • a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration | ||||||||
combustion | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light • a state of violent disturbance and excitement • the act of burning something | ||||||||
conflagration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a very intense and uncontrolled fire | ||||||||
eruption | nounn | |||||||
noun • the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material • symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible • (of volcanoes) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) • a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition) • a sudden very loud noise • the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum | ||||||||
flame | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke verb • shine with a sudden light • be in flames or aflame • criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium | ||||||||
inferno | nounn | |||||||
noun • (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment • any place of pain and turmoil • a very intense and uncontrolled fire | ||||||||
wildfire | nounn | |||||||
noun • a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration | ||||||||
grassfire | nounn | |||||||
noun • an uncontrolled fire in a grassy area |