water tender
A specialized firefighting apparatus designed for transporting water from a water…A specialized firefighting apparatus designed for transporting water from a water source, such as a lake or hydrant, to a fire scene.
Meaning
2 sensesA specialized firefighting apparatus designed for transporting water from a water source, such as a lake or hydrant, to a fire scene.
(US, historical)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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