fire engine

noun

: a usually mobile apparatus for directing an extinguishing agent upon fires

especially : fire truck

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About half of the capital funds will go toward replacing two fire engines and adding a new one, while the rest will be used to purchase new equipment for the department. — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026 On Thursday, there were 1,228 firefighters working on the blaze, with 14 helicopters, 87 fire engines, and 13 bulldozers. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 Wildland fire engines are working to mitigate hot spots and drones are being used in the fire-fighting operations as well. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 According to local newspaper Dawn, first responders rushed to the scene with six fire engines and four ambulances seen outside the hospital. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fire engine

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1626, in the meaning defined above

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fire engine

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fire engine

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