Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

firesetting

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
fire-set-ting
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The setting of fires; arson.

Uncountable

noun

The use of fire to soften or crack the working face of a lode, to facilitate excavation; later superseded by the use of explosives.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From fire + setting.

Usage

Questions

What does firesetting mean?
The setting of fires; arson.
Where does firesetting come from?
From fire + setting.

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