English Explanatory Dictionary

fire extinguisher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A 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.

Pronunciation

/ˈfaɪəɹ ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fire extinguisher.wav

Word forms

fire extinguisher fire extinguishers fire-extinguisher

Synonyms

extinguisher
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