firebreaking

Noun

 * 1) The activity of creating firebreaks.
 * 2)  To direct media attention at a second story in order to minimize the impact of an embarrassing story.
 * 1)  To direct media attention at a second story in order to minimize the impact of an embarrassing story.
 * 1)  To direct media attention at a second story in order to minimize the impact of an embarrassing story.
 * 1)  To direct media attention at a second story in order to minimize the impact of an embarrassing story.

Adjective

 * 1) Acting as a firebreak.