firewall

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
firewall
    n 1: (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust; "he moved
         the throttle to the firewall"
    2: (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
    3: a fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the
       spread of fire through a building or a vehicle
    
from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)
firewall

   1. {firewall code}.

   2. {firewall machine}.
    

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