water tender
A 'water tender' can refer to various roles and equipment in firefighting, naval operations, and railways, all centered around the transportation or management of water.
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Definition
B2Firefighting
(technical)A vehicle designed to transport large quantities of water from a source to a fire scene, especially in areas without a reliable water supply.
Example
- The rural fire department dispatched a water tender to help control the blaze.
- Water tenders are essential in wildland firefighting operations.
C1Naval
(historical, technical)A first-class petty officer responsible for supplying boilers with water and maintaining fires in a ship's fireroom.
Example
- The water tender ensured the ship's boilers were always filled and the fires properly stoked.
C1Railway
(historical, technical)A railroad car designed to carry water for steam locomotives, ensuring a continuous supply for the engine's boiler.
Example
- The steam locomotive was accompanied by a water tender to maintain its long journey.
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