fire fighter

Thân thiện

A fire fighter uses a hose to put out a burning building.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person whose job is to extinguish fires: A "fire fighter" is a trained professional who works to put out fires, typically as part of a fire department. Their primary duty is to combat and control fires to protect life, property, and the environment.

Usage

• The word "fire fighter" is used to refer to the occupation or an individual performing this role. It is a compound noun.
• Example:
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Advanced Usage

• "Fire fighter" as a symbol: The term can be used metaphorically to describe someone who actively works to solve a pressing problem or crisis.
  • Example: In the economic crisis, the new CEO was seen as a corporate fire fighter.

Variants and Related Words

• Firefighter (n): A common alternative spelling, written as one word. It has the same meaning.
  • Example: The firefighter rescued the cat from the tree.
• Firefighting (n): The action or process of extinguishing fires.
  • Example: Firefighting is a dangerous profession.
• Fireman (n): A traditional, often gender-specific, synonym for fire fighter. Note: "Fire fighter" is the modern, gender-neutral term.
• Firewoman (n): A less common, gender-specific term.

Synonyms

• Firefighter: The one-word variant, identical in meaning.
• Fireman: A traditional synonym (often implies male gender).
• Smoke eater: (Informal, chiefly US) A slang term for a fire fighter.

Related Phrases

• Fire fighter's carry: A specific method of carrying an injured person, often associated with rescue.
  • Example: The paramedic used a fire fighter's carry to evacuate the victim.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fireman
• firefighter
• fire-eater