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backdraft

/ˈbækˌdɹæft/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.79 in modern English

Syllables
back-draft
IPA
/ˈbækˌdɹæft/
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Sudden, dangerous recombustion that occurs when there is a rapid reintroduction of oxygen to an enclosed space containing a fire.

American usage

Etymology

From back + draft.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbækˌdɹæft/

Usage

Inflected Forms

backdrafts (plural) back draft (alternative) back draught (alternative) backdraught (alternative)

Phrases

smoke explosion a different extreme fire behavior phenomenon

Frequently Paired Words

smoke explosion a different extreme fire behavior phenomenon fire firefighting volatile

Questions

How do you pronounce backdraft?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbækˌdɹæft/.
What does backdraft mean?
Sudden, dangerous recombustion that occurs when there is a rapid reintroduction of oxygen to an enclosed space containing a fire.
Where does backdraft come from?
From back + draft.

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