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extinguisher::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | asphyxiator, fire extinguisher |
| Type of | device |
| Derivation | extinguish |
Examples of extinguisher
extinguisher
The operator of a northbound train quelled the small fire with his extinguisher.
From the washingtonpost.com
Another motorist stopped and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher, he said.
From the sltrib.com
Have a connected water hose or fire extinguisher nearby to put out stray sparks.
From the thenewstribune.com
So make sure you have at least one fully-charged fire extinguisher at the ready.
From the infowars.com
An inferno has broken out, and baseball takes baby steps toward an extinguisher.
From the usatoday.com
Turn the extinguisher on and approach the fire cautiously from a short distance.
From the washingtonpost.com
The only tool the iPad's OS can get your attention with is the fire extinguisher.
From the suntimes.com
Blakey, a neighbor, tried to fight the fire with a fire extinguisher to no avail.
From the kentucky.com
He said the engine was on fire, and a neighbor put it out with an extinguisher.
From the signonsandiego.com
- Fire extinguisher: a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires
- A fire extinguisher is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. It is not intended for use on an out-of-control fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user (i.e. ...
- Device containing fire suppressant, often pressurized to expel suppressant when triggered by operator or an automatic release mechanism. Important to properly select type of extinguisher appropriate to type of material burning (wood, grease, electrical, etc). ...
- Fire extinguisher, either portable or permanently fixed types, eg a sprinkler.
