extinguisher
noun/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃər/
Frequency rank: #14,056 most common English word
Meaning
a portable device used to put out small fires by spraying water, foam, or chemicals.
Example sentence
The firefighter grabbed the extinguisher from the wall and sprayed foam on the burning stove.
Synonyms & related words
- sprayer
- suppressor
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