English
Pronunciation
fire*truck
IPA:
SAMPA:
FAÏtruk
Etymology
fire + truck
Noun
en-noun|sg=fire truck
- A ladder truck, a vehicle used by firefighters to gain access to the upper stories of a building. Typically, a fire truck has a hydraulic system which operates a large, heavy-duty ladder mounted on top of the truck body, space for portable ladders to be stored and compartments for holding other tools that may be needed.
- Any fire apparatus, including fire trucks, fire engines and rescue squads.
Synonyms
fire engine
hook-n-ladder
Related terms
fire department
fire service
Translations
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Norwegian: brannbil m
Swedish: brandbil c
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Category:Firefighting
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