extinguisher
pronunciation
How to pronounce extinguisher in British English:
UK [ɪkˈstɪŋgwɪʃə]
How to pronounce extinguisher in American English:
US [ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɚ]
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- Noun:
- a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires
Word Origin
- extinguisher (n.)
- 1550s, agent noun from extinguish. As a mechanical device for putting out fires, from 1887.
Example
- 1. Buy a fire extinguisher to keep outside .
- 2. They threw eggs , sticks , bottles and a fire extinguisher at the police .
- 3. In a burst of confidence , she pulled the pin-and hurled the extinguisher at the blaze .
- 4. His tools included a fire extinguisher , pepper spray and two dogs that respond only to commands in russian .
- 5. Having a fire extinguisher outdoors is a great idea , especially if your family is known to cook outdoors during the summer .