Stamp a fire out Meaning in English
expression
ˈstæmp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ/ /ˈaʊt
STAMP uh FYR owt
stˈæmp/ /æɪ/ /fˈaɪə/ /ˈaʊt
STAMP uh FY-uh owt
Definition
To put out a small fire by forcefully pressing it down with your feet, usually by stepping or stomping on it.
Usage & Nuances
Used only for small fires, like campfires or burning paper. Implies direct, physical action. Not used for large or indoor fires. Common in outdoor or emergency contexts.
Spanish: apagar un fuego pisoteándoloPortuguese (BR): apagar um fogo pisandoPortuguese (PT): apagar um fogo com o péChinese (Simplified): 踩灭火Chinese (Traditional): 踩熄火Hindi: पैर से आग बुझानाArabic: إطفاء النار بالدوس عليهاBengali: পায়ে চাপা দিয়ে আগুন নিভানোRussian: затоптать огоньJapanese: 火を踏み消すVietnamese: dập lửa bằng chânKorean: 불을 발로 밟아 끄다Turkish: ayağıyla yangını söndürmekUrdu: پاؤں سے آگ بجھاناIndonesian: memadamkan api dengan menginjak
Example Sentences
He quickly stamped a fire out when the paper caught flame.
basic
If you drop a match, make sure to stamp the fire out.
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The campers had to stamp a fire out before leaving the site.
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She jumped up and stamped the fire out when the spark hit the grass.
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Don't just walk away—make sure you really stamp the fire out.
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He tried to stamp a fire out, but it kept coming back until he poured water on it.
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