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Specialized Vehicles Vocabulary - Fire Truck

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Specialized Vehicles Vocabulary
fire truck

a large vehicle carrying firefighters and equipment for fighting large fires

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vehicle
vehicle
[noun]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Ex: Cars, buses, and trucks are all types of vehicles.Ā 
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firefighter

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

Ex: The firefighter bravely entered the burning building to rescue trapped occupants.Ā 
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to stop
to stop
[Verb]

to cause something to come to an end or prevent it from happening

Ex: I'll do whatever it takes to stop this chaos.Ā 
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to rescue
to rescue
[Verb]

to save a person or thing from danger, harm, or a bad situation

Ex: Firefighters rushed to rescue the trapped individuals from the burning building.Ā 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school.Ā 
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hose
hose
[noun]

a lengthy, flexible tube, made of plastic or rubber, often used in firefighting and gardening, that can direct the flow of water to the direction it is pointed at

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ladder
ladder
[noun]

a piece of equipment with a set of steps that are connected to two long bars, used for climbing up and down a height

Ex: The ladder was too short to reach the attic, so they had to find a longer one.Ā 
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper.Ā 
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fire engine

a vehicle equipped with firefighting apparatus, such as hoses, pumps, and tanks, used by firefighters to extinguish fires and rescue people

Ex: The fire engine raced through the streets with sirens blaring.Ā 
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hand pump
hand pump
[noun]

a manually operated pump used to draw liquids, typically water or beer, by applying physical force

Ex: The villagers rely on a hand pump for their daily water supply.Ā 
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steam engine

a machine that uses steam made from boiling water to produce power and make parts move

Ex: The old train was powered by a steam engine.Ā 
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to pump
to pump
[Verb]

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

Ex: He had to pump air into the bicycle tires to ensure a smooth ride.Ā 
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powered
powered
[Adjective]

(often used in combination) operated by a specific type of energy or force

Ex: The solar-powered calculator operates using energy from sunlight.Ā 
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to invent
to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, revolutionizing illumination.Ā 
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powerful
powerful
[Adjective]

possessing great strength or force

Ex: The powerful engine propelled the car forward with ease.Ā 
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engine
engine
[noun]

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

Ex: The mechanic repaired the engine of the car, which had been making strange noises.Ā 
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to trap
to trap
[Verb]

to catch something or someone in a confined or controlled space or situation

Ex: The deceptive scheme was designed to trap unsuspecting victims.Ā 
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tank
tank
[noun]

a large, typically metallic container designed for storing gases or liquids

Ex: The fuel tank was refilled before the long journey.Ā 
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siren
siren
[noun]

a loud device typically used on emergency vehicles to alert others of their approach and to clear the way in traffic

Ex: The ambulance's siren wailed as it sped through the busy intersection.Ā 
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to paint
to paint
[Verb]

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

Ex: They spent the weekend painting their living room walls a soothing shade of blue.Ā 
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to notice
to notice
[Verb]

to become aware of something through seeing, hearing, or feeling it

Ex: She didn’t notice the quiet hum of the air conditioner until the power went out.Ā 
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first aid
first aid
[noun]

a basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital

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