extinguisher

English
An extinguisher.

Etymology

extinguish +‎ -er

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/, /ɛkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/
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Noun

extinguisher (plural extinguishers)

  1. One who, or that which, extinguishes something.
    1. A fire extinguisher.
    2. (historical) A small hollow conical instrument for putting out a candle.

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