fire alarm vs mayday

fire alarm

noun
  • The sound or other warning made by a fire alarm. 

  • 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. 

  • An emergency response to a fire by the fire department with manpower and equipment. 

mayday

noun
  • An international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft. 

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