fire escape
Plural
fire escapes
1
a metal set of stairs attached on the outside of a building, used for escaping in case of fire
- The tenants used the fire escape to exit the building during the drill.
- She climbed down the fire escape to avoid being seen.
- The fire escape was blocked, which violated safety regulations.
- She leaned against the railing of the fire escape to enjoy the view.
- The fire escape is only to be used during emergencies, not as an entryway.
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