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Definition of Fire engine
1. Noun. Any of various large trucks that carry firemen and equipment to the site of a fire.
Exact synonyms: Fire Truck
Specialized synonyms: Aerial Ladder Truck, Ladder Truck
Generic synonyms: Motortruck, Truck
Specialized synonyms: Aerial Ladder Truck, Ladder Truck
Generic synonyms: Motortruck, Truck
Definition of Fire engine
1. Noun. (firefighting) A vehicle used by firefighters to pump water to fight a fire. Typically, a fire engine carries a supply of water and has the ability to connect to an external water supply. ¹
2. Noun. Any fire apparatus, such as a fire truck or fire engine. ¹
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