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fire engine
noun
: a truck that has equipment for putting out fires
Full Definition of FIRE ENGINE
: a usually mobile apparatus for directing an extinguishing agent upon fires; especially : fire truck
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First Known Use of FIRE ENGINE
circa 1680
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fire engine
noun
Definition of FIRE ENGINE for Kids
: a truck equipped to fight fires
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