fire truck

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fire truck

A fire truck speeds down the street with its lights flashing.

Definition

Noun: A large motor vehicle equipped to transport firefighters and their specialized equipment to the location of a fire emergency for the purpose of extinguishing it.

Usage

The term "fire truck" refers specifically to the vehicle itself. It is used to describe the apparatus that responds to fire alarms. - The fire truck arrived at the burning building within minutes. - Children love to see the bright red fire truck during the parade.

Advanced Usage
  • "to sound like a fire truck": Used informally to describe a very loud, piercing siren or noise.
    • His car alarm went off and sounded just like a fire truck.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fire engine: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "fire truck," though some distinguish it as a vehicle that pumps water.
  • Ladder truck: A specific type of fire truck equipped with a large, extendable ladder.
  • Fire apparatus: A more formal, collective term for firefighting vehicles and equipment.
Synonyms
  • Fire engine
  • Fire apparatus (formal/technical)
Related Phrases
  • "Jump on the fire truck": Informally, to quickly join an active effort or popular trend.
    • When the project got approval, everyone wanted to jump on the fire truck.
fire truck

A fire truck speeds down the street with its lights flashing.

Noun
  1. any of various large trucks that carry firemen and equipment to the site of a fire

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