Fire extinguisher

noun

/ˈfaɪəɹ ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounA device that can be used to put out a fire. Usually a portable cylinder filled with carbon dioxide, dry powder or water, in the latter two cases with some means of pressurising the cylinder to expel the contents.

Synonyms

extinguisher extincteur firecock fire bucket firestarter fire-bucket fire beater fireplug firepot firebucket firecracker snuffer

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