water tender en · NOUN
Meanings
- A specialized firefighting apparatus designed for transporting water from a water source, such as a lake or hydrant, to a fire scene.
- (US, historical) A first-class petty officer in charge in a fireroom, who supplies the boilers with water, sees that fires are properly cleaned and stoked, etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| water tenders | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
tanker (apparatus)
Translations (2)
pl autopompa (firefighting apparatus) · hu (tartályos) fecskendőautó (firefighting apparatus)