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finesse

IPA: /fɪˈnɛs/

KK: /fɪˈnɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To handle a situation with skill and subtlety, often to achieve a desired outcome without direct confrontation.

Example: She was able to finesse her way through the difficult negotiations.

noun

Definition: A quality of being very skilled and careful in handling situations or tasks, often with a delicate touch or subtlety.

Example: She handled the negotiations with great finesse, ensuring that both parties were satisfied.

transitive verb

Definition: To achieve something in a clever or skillful way, often using subtlety or indirect methods.

Example: She was able to finesse the negotiation to get a better deal.

finisher

IPA: /ˈfɪnɪʃər/

KK: /ˈfɪnɪʃər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that completes or brings something to an end.

Example: She is the finisher of the project, ensuring everything is done correctly.

fireable

IPA: /ˈfaɪərəbəl/

KK: /ˈfaɪərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that can be dismissed from a job or position.

Example: The employee was warned that their performance was fireable if it did not improve.

fireboat

IPA: //ˈfaɪərˌboʊt//

KK: /ˈfaɪərˌboʊt/

noun

Definition: A type of boat that is specially designed and equipped to put out fires, especially those that occur on ships or along the coast.

Example: The fireboat quickly arrived at the scene to help extinguish the flames on the burning ship.

fired

IPA: /faɪəd/

KK: /faɪrd/

adjective

Definition: No longer employed due to being dismissed from a job.

Example: After the company downsized, many employees were fired.

verb

Definition: To have been dismissed from a job or position.

Example: He was fired from his job for being late too many times.

firefight

IPA: //ˈfaɪərfaɪt//

KK: /ˈfaɪərˌfaɪt/

noun

Definition: A situation where two or more groups shoot at each other, usually in a military context.

Example: The soldiers were involved in a fierce firefight with the enemy forces.

firefighter

IPA: //ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtə//

KK: /ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who is trained to put out fires and rescue people from dangerous situations involving fire.

Example: The firefighter bravely entered the burning building to save the trapped residents.

firefighting

IPA: /ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of putting out fires or the profession of people who do this work.

Example: Firefighting requires bravery and quick thinking to save lives and property.

fireguard

IPA: /ˈfaɪərˌɡɑrd/

KK: /ˈfaɪərˌɡɑrd/

noun

Definition: A person responsible for preventing and controlling fires, or a metal screen used in front of a fireplace to catch sparks.

Example: The fireguard stood watch during the dry season to prevent any wildfires.

firehouse

IPA: /ˈfaɪərˌhaʊs/

KK: /ˈfaɪərˌhaʊs/

noun

Definition: A building where firefighters and their equipment are located, and from which they respond to fires and emergencies.

Example: The firehouse is always ready to respond to emergencies in the community.

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