røykdukkar

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• røykdykkar

Etymology

From røyk (“smoke”) +‎ dukkar (“diver”).

Noun

røykdukkar m (definite singular røykdukkaren, indefinite plural røykdukkarar, definite plural røykdukkarane)

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