English noun: fire alarm | |||
| 1. | fire alarm (communication) a shout or bell to warn that fire has broken out | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | alarm, alarum, alert, warning signal | ||
| 2. | fire alarm (artifact) an alarm that is tripped off by fire or smoke | ||
| Synonyms | smoke alarm | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | alarm, alarm system, warning device | ||