firetrap

firetrap
/fuyeur"trap'/, n.
1. a building that, because of its age, material, structure, or the like, is esp. dangerous in case of fire.
2. (in a building) any arrangement of structural, flooring, and finish members creating concealed passages through which fire can spread to other parts of the building.
[1880-85; FIRE + TRAP1]

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