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The fireman helped put out the fire.
What does Fireman mean?
A firefighter or fire-tending worker.
Dictionary definition
A firefighter; also historically a worker who tended fires in engines or furnaces.
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The fireman checked the equipment.
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Today, firefighter is often preferred because it includes people of any gender.
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WordFireman.
Partnoun.
MeaningFireman means A firefighter or fire-tending worker.
ExampleExample: The fireman helped put out the fire.
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- Syllables
- fyr · man
- Strongest beat
- fyr
- Ending
- man
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- Put a little extra energy on fyr.
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Synonyms
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firefighterA trained person who puts out fires.
Antonyms
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arsonistA person who illegally starts fires.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fireman, depending on context.
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fireman
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