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Fire Truck

Description:

A fire truck is a large vehicle that is specifically equipped to combat and extinguish fires. It is typically operated by firefighters and carries various firefighting equipment, such as hoses, ladders, and water tanks.

Senses and Usages:

Noun (Common Sense):

A fire truck is a type of emergency vehicle designed to transport firefighters and firefighting equipment to the scene of a fire. It is equipped with a pump and water tank for extinguishing fires effectively.

Example sentence:

When the alarm rang, the firefighters quickly boarded the fire truck and rushed to the burning building.

Noun (Local Sense):

In some regions, a fire truck may also refer to a specific type of vehicle used by the fire department to respond to fire-related incidents, such as rescuing people trapped in high-rise buildings or providing assistance during car accidents.

Example sentence:

The fire truck arrived at the crash site within minutes, helping to extricate the passengers from the wrecked car.

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