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Fire extinguisher
/fˈaɪəɹ ɛkstˈɪŋɡwɪʃə/
/fˈaɪɚɹ ɛkstˈɪŋɡwɪʃɚ/Fire extinguisher
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a metal container of water, special gas, or foam used to stop a fire from burning
What is a "fire extinguisher"?
A fire extinguisher is a portable device used to put out small fires by releasing a substance like water, foam, or gas. It is designed to quickly stop fires before they spread and is commonly found in homes, offices, and public spaces. Fire extinguishers have a nozzle or hose for aiming the substance at the fire and a lever or trigger to release it. They are an important safety tool for emergencies.
fire extinguisher
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Example
She used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the small kitchen fire.
The firefighter pumped the handle of the fire extinguisher to release the foam.
The firefighter worked to tamp down the flames with a fire extinguisher.
To get to the fire extinguisher, she had to kick in the glass case.
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