water tender

== English == === Noun === water tender (plural water tenders) A specialized firefighting apparatus designed for transporting water from a water source, such as a lake or hydrant, to a fire scene. (US, naval, 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. ==== Synonyms ==== (apparatus): tanker ==== Translations ====