noun
- a boat or ship equipped with firefighting equipment and personnel, used to fight fires on water or in waterfront areas
Usage: also called fire ship or fire tug; commonly used in harbors and coastal cities
Examples
- The fireboat rushed to the burning warehouse on the dock.
- New York City's fireboats are stationed at strategic points along the Hudson River.
- The fireboat sprayed water onto the vessel that had caught fire in the harbor.
- Fireboats are essential for protecting maritime infrastructure in busy ports.
- The crew of the fireboat worked quickly to contain the blaze before it spread.