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Fire drill
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Meaning
Noun
●
An
organized
practice
to
prepare
occupants
of an
office
, school or other public
building
for
evacuation
in the event of
a fire.
●
In American English:
Any
pointless
,
unproductive
,
useless
, or
chaotic
activity.
●
In Fire & Tools:
A fire-starting
tool
consisting of
a
wooden
rod
and some
primitive
means of
rapidly
rotating
the
rod
on
a flat
surface
like a
drill
until
tinder
can be ignited.
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Synonyms
Firestick
Fire Practice
Bow Drill
Hand Drill
Pump Drill
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