røykdykkar

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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From røyk (smoke) +‎ dykkar (diver).

Noun

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røykdykkar m (definite singular røykdykkaren, indefinite plural røykdykkarar, definite plural røykdykkarane)

  1. A smoke diver; a firefighter with breathing apparatus who enters smoke-filled rooms and buildings (to search, rescue, and extinguish).