Dictionary Check: firewall
"firewall" is a valid word!
Scrabble
14
points
Words with Friends
16
points
Definition
noun
(colloquial) the application of maximum thrust
Example:
"he moved the throttle to the firewall"
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
noun
a fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle
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