fireplug US
ˈfaɪərˌplʌɡ
See also: firecracker (UK)
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Definition of fireplug - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
energetic personRareUSperson with a fiery personalityRareUS
  • Despite his size, he's a real fireplug on the field.
dynamo firebrand live wire
2.
firefightingRareUSdevice providing water for firefightingRareUS
  • The firefighters connected the hose to the fireplug.
fire hydrant hydrant
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Images of fireplug

  • fireplug: device providing water for firefighting
    device providing water for firefighting

Origin of fireplug

English, fire (flame) + plug (stopper)

Examples of fireplug in a sentence

  • His fireplug attitude inspired the team.
  • The old fireplug was replaced with a new model.
  • Children played around the fireplug in the street.

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  1. French:boule d'énergie, bouche d'incendie, ...
  2. German:Energiebündel, Hydrant, ...
  3. Italian:vulcano, idrante, ...
  4. Spanish:torbellino, hidrante, ...
  5. Portuguese:furacão, hidrante, ...
  6. Chinese:火爆人物, 消防栓, ...
  7. Japanese:ファイアプラグ, 消火栓, ...
  8. Arabic:شخص نشيط جداً, مِأْخَذ ماء الحَرِيق, ...
  9. Hebrew:בַּעַל אִישִׁיּוּת לוֹהֶטֶת, בֶּרֶז כִּיבּוּי, ...
  10. Russian:энергичный человек, пожарный гидрант, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вогник, гідрант, ...
  12. Hindi:फायरप्लग, हाइड्रेंट, ...
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