fire engine

Meanings

• noun

  A large vehicle designed to carry firefighters and their equipment to a fire.

  - "The fire engine arrived at the scene just in time."
  - "The firefighters hopped off the fire engine and rushed into the burning building."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fire engine
engine , scene , machine

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Variants

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fire engine , fire engines , fire-engine red

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Etymology

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The term 'fire engine' originated in the 17th century, derived from the Old French term 'enjene' meaning 'engine' and the Middle English term 'fier' meaning 'fire'.

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Trivia

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1. The first fire engine was a hand-drawn cart with buckets for water.

2. The New York City Fire Department operates the largest fleet of fire engines in the world.

3. Fire engines use air brakes to stop quickly when arriving at a fire scene.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fire truck: Another term for a fire engine, used interchangeably.

2. Fire department: An organization responsible for fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency medical services.

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Culture

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The fire engine is a significant symbol of emergency services and is often depicted in art, literature, and popular culture. It represents the bravery and quick response of firefighters in times of crisis.

How to Memorize "fire engine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large red vehicle with a ladder on the top and firefighters in uniforms standing next to it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'fire engine' with the image of a firefighter saving someone from a burning building.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the acronym F-I-R-E: Fire Is Really Essential.

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