English noun: firewall |
1. | firewall (act) (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust |
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| Samples | He moved the throttle to the firewall.
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| Broader (hypernym) | drive, driving force, thrust |
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| Domain usage | colloquialism |
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2. | firewall (artifact) (computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet |
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| Broader (hypernym) | security system |
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| Domain category | computer science, computing |
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3. | firewall (artifact) a fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle |
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| Broader (hypernym) | wall |
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