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Word: firehosing (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • metaphoric Extensive and possibly excessive criticism of an idea by presenting an overwhelming number of arguments against it.
  • videography Video camera movement intended to record as much of a swinging the camera from side to side, usually in a way that makes the resulting footage worthless.
  • literal The act of dousing a fire, as a firefighter might put down a fire by dousing it with a large amount of water.

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