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Meaning of EXTINGUISHER

Pronunciation:  ik'stinggwishur

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires
 
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 Synonyms: asphyxiator, fire extinguisher
 
 See Also: device

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ex*tin"guish*er\, n.
One who, or that which, extinguishes; esp., a hollow cone or
other device for extinguishing a flame, as of a torch or
candle.
 
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Thesaurus Terms
 
 Related Terms: acid, automatic sprinkler, carbon tet, carbon tetrachloride, carbon-dioxide foam, deck gun, deluge set, fire apparatus, fire engine, fire hose, fire hydrant, fireplug, foam, foam extinguisher, Foamite, hook-and-ladder, ladder pipe, pumper, snorkel, soda, sprinkler, sprinkler head, sprinkler system, super-pumper, water, water cannon, wet blanket
 

 

 

 

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