extinguisher

/ɪkˈstɪŋgwɪʃər/
/ɛkˈstɪŋgwɪʃə/
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Other forms: extinguishers

Definitions of extinguisher
  1. noun
    a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires
    synonyms: asphyxiator, fire extinguisher
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    type of:
    device
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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