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water tender

noun

Definitions

  1. A specialized firefighting apparatus designed for transporting water from a water source,…

    A specialized firefighting apparatus designed for transporting water from a water source, such as a lake or hydrant, to a fire scene.

  2. A first-class petty officer in charge in a fireroom, who supplies the boilers with water,…

    A first-class petty officer in charge in a fireroom, who supplies the boilers with water, sees that fires are properly cleaned and stoked, etc.

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