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Synonyms for fireman


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fahyuh r-muh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfaɪər mən



Définition of fireman

Origin :
  • late 14c., "tender of a fire," from fire (n.) + man (n.). As "person hired to put out (rather than tend) fires" it is attested from 1714.
  • noun one who extinguishes fires
  • noun one who fuels engines or furnaces
Example sentences :
  • No, a fireman's not so oily and is more cindery—then we'll know one by his cap.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • And between whiles I had to look after the savage who was fireman.
  • Extract from : « Heart of Darkness » by Joseph Conrad
  • "Give me your name and address," he said, faintly, to the fireman.
  • Extract from : « Jolly Sally Pendleton » by Laura Jean Libbey
  • So he dismissed the affair, and devoted his whole attention to learning to be a fireman.
  • Extract from : « Cab and Caboose » by Kirk Munroe
  • As for the fireman he had flung himself flat on the floor of the cab.
  • Extract from : « Cab and Caboose » by Kirk Munroe
  • But I don't know what I'll be able to do in civilian life—unless I become a fireman!
  • Extract from : « Pipefuls » by Christopher Morley
  • The engineer and fireman were caught and killed in the wreck.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad » by W. F. Bailey.
  • The fireman—'e's a real 'andsome man—I can tike to that sort myself.
  • Extract from : « Sue, A Little Heroine » by L. T. Meade
  • But the driver and fireman were beyond the range of their skill.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Cambrian » by C. P. Gasquoine
  • The dirty and smiling face of Fireman Jack was poked in at the doorway.
  • Extract from : « On the Heels of De Wet » by The Intelligence Officer

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