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fire engine

The correct spelling is fire engine.

How to pronounce fire engine

noun

IPA: /faɪə(ɹ).ɛn.dʒɪn/

Say it like: Fir-e e-nji-ne

The correct spelling is fire engine. A vehicle used by firefighters to pump water to fight a fire. Typically, a fire engine carries a supply of water and has the ability to connect to an external water supply.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A vehicle used by firefighters to pump water to fight a fire. Typically, a fire engine carries a supply of water and has the ability to connect to an external water supply.
  2. 2.Any fire apparatus, such as the pumping apparatus on a fire boat.

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