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extinguisher

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɨjʃtĩˈtoɾ/ex·tin·tor

Definition

1

A portable device that discharges a jet of water, foam, gas, or other material to extinguish a fire.

Usage examples

The fire extinguisher must be checked annually.
He grabbed the extinguisher and aimed it at the base of the fire.