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Rarefire truck
The correct spelling is fire truck.
How to pronounce fire truck
noun
IPA: /faɪɚ tɹʌk/
Say it like: Fir-e t-ruk
The correct spelling is fire truck. A ladder truck, a vehicle used by firefighters to gain access to the upper stories of a building. Typically, a fire truck has a hydraulic system which operates a large, heavy-du…
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Definition
noun
- 1.A ladder truck, a vehicle used by firefighters to gain access to the upper stories of a building. Typically, a fire truck has a hydraulic system which operates a large, heavy-duty ladder mounted on top of the truck body, space for portable ladders to be stored and compartments for holding other tools that may be needed. Unlike a fire engine, trucks do not have pumps or carry water.
- 2.Any fire apparatus, such as a fire truck or fire engine.
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