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firewall
(fīrˈwôl)
noun- A fireproof wall used as a barrier to prevent the spread of fire.
- Computer Science Any of a number of security schemes that prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to a computer network or that monitor transfers of information to and from the network.
Slang
To apply maximum acceleration or thrust. Used of motor vehicles or aircraft.
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