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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

fire′ drill′,

a practice drill for a company of firefighters, the crew of a ship, etc., to train them in their duties in case of fire.
a drill for pupils in a school, employees in a factory, etc., to train them in the manner of exit to be followed in case of fire.

1890–95

'fire drill' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

Chinese fire drill

In Lists: Firefighters, School and classroom, more...

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