Definition of fire engine
:a usually mobile apparatus for directing an extinguishing agent upon fires;
especially
:fire truck
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fire engine
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FIRE ENGINE Defined for English Language Learners
fire engine
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Definition of fire engine for English Language Learners
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: a truck that has equipment for putting out fires
FIRE ENGINE Defined for Kids
fire engine
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Definition of fire engine for Students
:a truck equipped to fight fires
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