fire extinguisher

Noun

Meaning

a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

fire-extinguisher

Synonyms

extinguisher asphyxiator water acid soda grenade sprinkler carbon tetrachloride carbon tet pumper fire hose automatic sprinkler extinguish a fire deluge set carbon-dioxide foam

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Hypernyms

device

Examples

Age has been the perfect fire extinguisher for flaming youth. Navjot Singh Sidhu

I was like any new bride, who said, 'I'm going to cook for my man.' In fact, once I started a small kitchen fire in a pan. Smoke was pouring from the pan, and I got really scared. Right next to our stove is a small fire extinguisher. You know, easy access. Catherine Zeta-Jones

I can't kill someone!" "You hit your brother in the head with a fire extinguisher." "But that was family! And I didn't kill him. Meg Cabot

A fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing propane fires is useful. Source: Internet

A CERT volunteer practices using a fire extinguisher. Source: Internet

A fire extinguisher was then fired from inside the car at the three young people. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

fire engine red fire escape fire exit fire extinguishing fire fighter fire fighting