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firewall
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[ noun ] (informal) the application of maximum thrust
Examples "he slammed the throttle to the firewall" Used in print (Donald J. Plantz, Sweeney Squadron....)Greg slammed his throttle to the fire_wall and rammed up the RPM , and the engine responded as if it had been waiting . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (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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[ noun ] (architecture) fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building
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