- a motor vessel with fire-fighting apparatus
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fire•boat
(fīər′bōt′),USA pronunciation n.
- Nautical, Naval Termsa powered vessel equipped to fight fires on boats, docks, shores, etc.
- fire + boat 1875–80
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fireboat /ˈfaɪəˌbəʊt/ n