Meaning of fire roll | Babel Free

Definitions

A special drumbeat used to summon men to their quarters in case of fire.

historical

Examples

“The dark, dingy smoke⟳ which now began to pervade the deck, left no doubt⟳ in the captain's mind⟳ as to the correctness of the seaman's suspicions. […] Staunch directed the drummer to beat⟳ the 'Fire-roll.'”

“As soon as he could recall⟳ his scattered senses, with his usual presence of mind⟳ he desired the "fire-roll" to be beat⟳ by the drummer, and sent down to ascertain the extent of the mischief. A strong sulphureous smell⟳ pervaded the ship […]”

“[…] beat⟳ the fire roll. Then I hurried back to the main deck, without even thinking of making a report⟳ to the captain. The fire drill had been practiced every day […]”

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