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noun
A specialized firefighting apparatus designed for transporting water from a water source, such as a lake or hydrant, to a fire scene.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, historical
Topics: government, military, naval, navy, politics, war
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History
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Across languages
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