fire extinguisher

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Definitions of fire extinguisher words

noun fire extinguisher a portable container, usually filled with special chemicals for putting out a fire. 1
noun fire extinguisher appliance for putting out fires 1
countable noun fire extinguisher A fire extinguisher is a metal cylinder which contains water or chemicals at high pressure which can put out fires. 0
noun fire extinguisher a portable device for extinguishing fires, usually consisting of a canister with a directional nozzle used to direct a spray of water, chemically generated foam, inert gas, or fine powder onto the fire 0
noun fire extinguisher a portable device containing chemicals that can be sprayed on a fire to put it out 0
noun fire extinguisher A fire extinguisher is a metal container with water or chemicals in it, that is used for stopping small fires. 0

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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