noun🔗ShareSomeone (especially one who is male) who is skilled in the work of fighting fire."The fireman bravely rescued the cat from the burning building. "jobpersonservicehumanbuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person (originally a man) who keeps the fire going underneath a steam boiler (originally, shoveling coal by hand), particularly on a railroad locomotive or steamship."The fireman shoveled coal into the steam engine's firebox to keep the train moving up the steep hill. "jobpersonhistorymachinetechnicalworkindustryfuelenergynauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBy extension of the above, an assistant on any locomotive, whether steam-powered or not."The fireman on the school bus made sure the engine was running smoothly. "jobmachinetechnicalindustryvehicleworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA relief pitcher."The fireman came into the game in the seventh inning to stop the other team from scoring. "sportjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA safety inspector in coal mines."The fireman checked the coal mine for dangerous gases before the miners began their shift. "jobindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
