An electromechanical or electronic bell, klaxon, chime, horn, speaker, strobe light or other device which warns people in a building of a possible fire or other condition requiring evacuation.
The sound or other warning made by a fire alarm.
An emergency response to a fire by the fire department with manpower and equipment.
A device or object used to frighten.
A cause of slight terror; something that inspires fear or dread.
A minor fright.
To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.
lean; scanty