noun Download 🔗Share Someone (especially one who is male) who is skilled in the work of fighting fire. Examples : "The fireman bravely rescued the cat from the burning building. " job person service human building industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "The fireman shoveled coal into the steam engine's firebox to keep the train moving up the steep hill. " job person history machine technical work industry fuel energy nautical vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share By extension of the above, an assistant on any locomotive, whether steam-powered or not. Examples : "The fireman on the school bus made sure the engine was running smoothly. " job machine technical industry vehicle work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A relief pitcher. Examples : "The fireman came into the game in the seventh inning to stop the other team from scoring. " sport job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A safety inspector in coal mines. Examples : "The fireman checked the coal mine for dangerous gases before the miners began their shift. " job industry work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading