Универсальный англо-русский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
Water tank — Towers, featured in Kuwait City Water tank used in Municipal W … Wikipedia
Water heating — is a thermodynamic process using an energy source to heat water above its initial temperature. Typical domestic uses of hot water are for cooking, cleaning, bathing, and space heating. In industry, both hot water and water heated to steam have… … Wikipedia
Fire hydrant — in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA A fire hydrant (also known colloquially as a fire plug in the United States or as a johnny pump in New York City, because the firemen of the late 19th century were called Johnnies[ … Wikipedia
Fire apparatus — A fire apparatus, fire engine, fire truck, or fire appliance is a vehicle designed to assist in fighting fires, by transporting firefighters to the scene, and providing them with access, water or other equipment. In some areas, the terms fire… … Wikipedia
Water tender — A water tender, also known as a tanker in some regions, is a specialized firefighting apparatus designed for the sole purpose of transporting water from a water source to a fire scene [Pelastusajoneuvojen yleisopas: säiliöauto. (A general guide… … Wikipedia
fire engine — a vehicle equipped for firefighting, now usually a motor truck having a motor driven pump for shooting water or chemical solutions at high pressure. Also called fire truck. [1670 80] * * * also called Fire Truck, mobile (nowadays self… … Universalium
fire prevention and control — the prevention, detection, and extinguishment of fires, including such secondary activities as research into the causes of fire, education of the public about fire hazards, and the maintenance and improvement of fire fighting equipment.… … Universalium
water back — noun water heater consisting of a tank or pipes set at the back of a fireplace or in the firebox of a stove • Hypernyms: ↑water heater, ↑hot water heater, ↑hot water tank • Part Holonyms: ↑fireplace, ↑hearth, ↑open fireplace, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
water-supply system — Facilities for the collection, treatment, storage, and distribution of water. Ancient systems included wells, storage reservoirs, canals and aqueducts, and water distribution systems. Highly advanced systems appeared с 2500 BC and reached their… … Universalium
Fire lookout tower — A fire lookout tower, fire tower or lookout tower, provides housing and protection for a person known as a fire lookout whose duty it is to search for fire in the wilderness. The fire lookout tower is a small building usually located on the… … Wikipedia
Water thief — This term refers to three devices: one ancient and two modern.1. A water thief is a rubber fitting that attaches to an unthreaded faucet on one end and a common garden hose on the other. It is commonly used to fill fresh water tanks in… … Wikipedia
