Definition Synonyms
Definition of fireman - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
firefightingDated person who fights fires professionally or voluntarilyDated
- The fireman quickly extinguished the blaze.
2.
rail transportUK assistant on a locomotiveUK
- The fireman assisted the engineer during the journey.
3.
troubleshooterDated US employee dispatched to handle emergenciesDated US
- The fireman was called to fix the urgent issue.
Expressions with fireman
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technique used in emergency situations to move an injured person
In first aid training, we learned the fireman's lift for evacuating casualties.
technique to carry someone on your shoulders
The firefighter used a fireman's carry to save the child.
important visitor receiving special treatment
The CEO was treated like a visiting fireman at the conference.
Origin of fireman
Old English, fyr (fire) + mann (man)
Examples of fireman in a sentence
A retired fireman shared stories of past rescues. The fireman shoveled coal to keep the train moving. During the trip, the fireman maintained the engine's steam pressure. The fireman quickly resolved the network outage. A skilled fireman was needed to tackle the crisis.
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- French:pompier, chauffeur, ...
- German:Feuerwehrmann, Heizer, ...
- Italian:pompiere, fuochista, ...
- Spanish:bombero, fogonero, ...
- Portuguese:bombeiro, foguista, ...
- Chinese:救火员, 司炉, ...
- Japanese:消防士, 機関士助手, ...
- Arabic:رَجُل إِطْفَاء, مُساعِد سائِق القِطار, ...
- Hebrew:כַּבָּאִי, מַסִּיק קָטָר, ...
- Russian:пожарный, кочегар, ...
- Ukrainian:пожежник, кочегар, ...
- Hindi:दमकलकर्मी, ...
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