fire alarm

English

noun
Definitions
  • An electromechanical or electronic bell, klaxon, chime, horn, speaker, strobe light or other device which warns people in a building of a possible fire or other condition requiring evacuation.
  • The sound or other warning made by a fire alarm.
  • (firefighting) An emergency response to a fire by the fire department with manpower and equipment.

Etymology

Compound from English fire (shoot) + English alarm.

Origin

English

alarm

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