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firecraft

firecraft noun: the set of knowledge and skills needed to make a (controlled) fire (for warmth, cooking, etc).

Noun

firecraft (uncountable)

  1. The set of knowledge and skills needed to make a (controlled) fire (for warmth, cooking, etc).
    • The keys to firecraft are as easy to remember as the letter "p." […] Firecraft can be mastered, but you must recognize and gather the right materials.1986, Flying Safety, page 13
    • FIRECRAFT. In many survival situations, the ability to start a fire can make the difference between living and dying. Fire can fulfill many needs. It can provide warmth and comfort. It not only cooks and preserves food, it also provides warmth […]2016, Department of the Army, The Complete U.S. Army Survival Guide to Firecraft, Tools, Camouflage, Tracking, Movement, and Combat, Simon and Schuster

Origin of firecraft

From fire + -craft.

Questions about firecraft

What does firecraft mean?
Firecraft means the set of knowledge and skills needed to make a (controlled) fire (for warmth, cooking, etc).
What part of speech is firecraft?
Firecraft is a noun.

Words near firecraft in the dictionary

  1. firecracker chicken
  2. firecracker flower
  3. firecracker flowers
  4. firecracker plant
  5. firecrackers
  6. firecraft
  7. firecrest
  8. firecrests
  9. firecrown
  10. firecrowns
  11. fired

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