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Firefox

Firefox

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A 1982 action film starring Clint Eastwood about a pilot who tries to steal a Soviet fighter jet
  • proper noun
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  • The suspense in Firefox kept audiences on the edge of their seats during its thrilling chase scenes.

Examples

  • The second Firefox.

    Firefox (1982)

  • The original Shiba Prom group includes Sakura Diva Dog, ShibaDuo, the Evil Firefox Girls from Hawaii, Yuki the Shiba, and myself.

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  • But when the Firefox project is to be completed, they will be sent somewhere.

    Firefox (1982)

  • Take a good look... ...because we have every reason to believe you're looking at the Firefox.

    Firefox (1982)

  • The Firefox is... ...to all intents and purposes... ...invisible.

    Firefox (1982)

  • Now, Firefox is equipped with missiles which drop from under the fuselage.

    Firefox (1982)

  • The Firefox flew, and flew at the exact time... ...and within the specified coordinates given to us by Dr. Baranovich.

    Firefox (1982)

  • Using the information of Dr. Baranovich... ...about the time and flight path of the Firefox... ...we monitored the arena formed by these coordinates... ...here, with our most sophisticated radar devices.

    Firefox (1982)

  • In the action film Firefox, Clint Eastwood plays a pilot tasked with stealing a Soviet fighter jet.

  • Many fans consider Firefox one of Clint Eastwood's best movies due to its intense action and daring plot.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Firefox = fire + fox (opaque) = fire + fox

As a film title (a proper name), the compound does not convey the movie's plot or referent; the components do not lead to the film's subject.

Etymology

Firefox as a film title comes from the name of a made-up, very fast Soviet fighter jet called the 'Firefox' in the story. That's why the movie title suggests speed and danger and is about stealing a powerful plane.