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Meaning of "firewater" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FIREWATER

firewater  [ˈfaɪəˌwɔːtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIREWATER

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Firewater is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIREWATER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Firewater

Firewater may refer to: ▪ Alcoholic beverages ▪ Firewater, a US indie rock group founded by Tod A. in 1995 ▪ Firewater, Hardi Volmer's Estonian history-based thriller ▪ Firewater, the polluted water remaining after fire fighting ▪ Firewater, 2006 ▪ Firewater...

Definition of firewater in the English dictionary

The definition of firewater in the dictionary is any strong spirit, esp whisky.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIREWATER


backwater
ˈbækˌwɔːtə
blackwater
ˈblækˌwɔːtə
breakwater
ˈbreɪkˌwɔːtə
Bridgwater
ˈbrɪdʒˌwɔːtə
Derwentwater
ˈdɜːwəntˌwɔːtə
dishwater
ˈdɪʃˌwɔːtə
Drinkwater
ˈdrɪŋkˌwɔːtə
feedwater
ˈfiːdˌwɔːtə
floodwater
ˈflʌdˌwɔːtə
freshwater
ˈfrɛʃˌwɔːtə
meltwater
ˈmɛltˌwɔːtə
pump-water
ˈpʌmpˌwɔːtə
rainwater
ˈreɪnˌwɔːtə
rockwater
ˈrɒkˌwɔːtə
saltwater
ˈsɔːltˌwɔːtə
shearwater
ˈʃɪəˌwɔːtə
sweetwater
ˈswiːtˌwɔːtə
tidewater
ˈtaɪdˌwɔːtə
Ullswater
ˈʌlzˌwɔːtə
wastewater
ˈweɪstˌwɔːtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIREWATER

fireproof dish
fireproof door
firer
fireroom
fireside
fireside chat
firestone
firestorm
firethorn
firetrap
firewall
firewarden
fireweed
FireWire
firewoman
firewood
firework
firework display
fireworks
fireworm

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIREWATER

above the water
bath water
blood is thicker than water
bottled water
distilled water
drinking water
fresh water
Greater
head of water
holy water
in deep water
in hot water
like a fish out of water
mineral water
salt water
surface water
tap water
test the water
underwater
waste water
water

Synonyms and antonyms of firewater in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «firewater» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIREWATER

Find out the translation of firewater to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of firewater from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «firewater» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

火酒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aguardiente
570 millions of speakers

English

firewater
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

firewater
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مشروب كحولي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

огненная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aguardente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গরম পানি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

firewater
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

api air
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Feuer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

火酒
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

독한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Firewater
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vòi nước phòng ngừa hỏa hoạn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

firewater
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फायरवॉटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ateş su
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

firewater
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gaśniczej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вогняна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

apă de foc
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

firewater
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fire
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fire
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brann
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of firewater

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREWATER»

The term «firewater» is regularly used and occupies the 108.160 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREWATER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about firewater

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIREWATER»

Discover the use of firewater in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to firewater and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Firewater: the impact of the whisky trade on the Blackfoot ...
Historian Hugh Dempsey offers a comprehensive and highly readable look at the people and history of the trade, the impact on Native peoples, and its effect on US-Canada relations.
Hugh Aylmer Dempsey, 2002
2
Fighting firewater fictions: moving beyond the disease model ...
"Fighting Firewater Fictions" calls for community re-organization around a band development policy that looks beyond the reserve.
Richard Thatcher, 2004
3
Firewater: A Green Novel
'--James Ridgeway, "Village Voice" Edward Stone Cohen (1937-1999) was born in Massachusetts and lived his final years toggling between two unique hotels, of which he and his wife were
Edward Stone Cohen, 2003
4
Fire Fighting Pumping Systems At Industrial Facilities
When required, the rig firewater pumps boost the pressure of the firewater system from the raw seawater system. The arrangement of firewater pumps on these floating installations (e.g. vessels) are normally covered by the conventions of the  ...
Dennis P. Nolan, 2011
5
Firewater: Travelling with Terror
The Firewater novels recount a journey taken by mismatched twin brothers that sets out as a straightforward business venture but develops into a troubled voyage bound for disaster Ned Kelly, a retired RCAF navigator, and his twin brother ...
Dan Farrell, 2010
6
Firewater & the miraculous Mandarin
Moat's 6th collection. Relating to episodes in an 'inner journey' or search, these are not the self-seeking of an individual man but of something more general: bewildered masculinity.
John Moat, 1990
7
Richie Millstone, the Firewater Dragon & the Platinum Water ...
This book is the first in a five-part series that chronicles a four-month time travel adventure. E. H. Allen is from Indiana and is a locomotive engineer. His hobbies include cooking, writing, and model railroading.
E H Allen, 2014
8
Firewater Book Two: Insorck
To ensure they weregetting the genuine liquor, Indian trappers would set aspoonful alight before accepting it in trade.The Firewater novels recount a journeyundertaken by mismatched twin brothers, that setsout as a straightforward business ...
Dan Farrell, 2010
9
Mezcal: Under the Spell of Firewater
To discover mezcal is to discover your own soul. Here, this authoritative book helps you discover Mezcal - the history, the creation of the product, the ways it is consumed, enjoyed and appreciated - the complete mystique.
Louis E. V. Nevaer, 2013
10
Firewater
When Artemis Borke opens a trading post in Nate King's territory, both settlers and Shoshone have access to goods and supplies.
David Thompson, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIREWATER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term firewater is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dublin Port Welcomes Planning Permission for €230m ABR Project
... including a new terminal for imported cars, a new high capacity firewater main and completion of the Alexandra Quay Container Terminal. «Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide, Jul 15»
2
Simple, satisfying Spanish omelette recipes from Chris Rundle
... return journey with carboys of home-distilled firewater of appalling ferocity, which he would dispense under the guise of fine Spanish brandy. «Western Daily Press, Jul 15»
3
Old Crow Medicine Show's famous friends
... the emotional damage done during a soldier's time in the service) and "Firewater" (a Fuqua co-write that looks into the depths of alcoholism). «BurlingtonFreePress.com, Jul 15»
4
Cultural Encounters Without Any Clashes
She then goes out to discover and drink all the "gross things they soak in firewater." On the same blog, Andy shares more of his videos. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
5
Ezra Furman – Perpetual Motion People
... whisky with you through the phone,” although by the end of the song it's probable that there's none of that firewater left at the Furman place. «DOA, Jul 15»
6
'Stray Dog' Review: Harley-Davidson Culture Is Therapy for US Biker …
And you see the remnants of Ozark Scots-Irish stoicism—no wincing whatsoever, even though every swig of the legendary firewater, by ... «The Epoch Times, Jul 15»
7
Explore the rich history and vast landscapes of ancient China
Impress friends as you ganbei (down-in-one) the local firewater, sip a beer in a slick Beijing bar or survey the Shanghai skyline through a ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
8
Woman of Steele: Unplugged with the wind
The Star's Kelly Steele works with John Byng in securing a sail aboard Firewater at Lakeview Park Marina during a recent outing. «Windsor Star, Jul 15»
9
For Amber Waves of Grain: 9 American Whiskeys to Toast …
It was meant to put a check on those nefarious folk who tried to pass off colored firewater as honest-to-goodness aged bourbon. Bottled In Bond ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
10
Sipping in summer can be so satisfying
Its smooth flavor belies its potency, for this seductive sipper is made with Cachaça, Brazil's sugarcane firewater. But like so many summer ... «The Register-Guard, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Firewater [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/firewater>. May 2024 ».
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