Word
extinguisher
Phoneticsex·tin·guish·er
US/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɝ/
UK/ɛkstˈɪŋɡwɪʃɐ/
Definition
n. a tool or device used to put out a fire. You usually find these in buildings so people can stop a small fire before it gets too big.
n. a device or substance used to suppress or put out a fire. Often refers to a portable apparatus containing a fire-suppressing agent like dry chemical or foam.
Examples
“The office has a fire extinguisher near the exit.”
“The fire department arrived quickly, but the building's occupants had already used a portable extinguisher to control the initial flames.”
“Modern fire extinguishers are designed to be effective against specific types of fires, such as those involving electrical equipment or flammable liquids, requiring users to identify the correct model before deployment.”
Examples
simple
“The office has a fire extinguisher near the exit.”
contextual
“The fire department arrived quickly, but the building's occupants had already used a portable extinguisher to control the initial flames.”
complex
“Modern fire extinguishers are designed to be effective against specific types of fires, such as those involving electrical equipment or flammable liquids, requiring users to identify the correct model before deployment.”
Real-World Examples
“Taybeh, occupied West Bank – Underneath a painting of Jesus and his disciples, Sandra Basir brought out what she and her husband, Roland, now keep to protect their home: a couple of fire extinguishers.” Word family
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