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Extinguisher

Ih-KSTIH-nggwih-shur

/ɪˈkstɪŋɡwɪʃɜːr/

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extinguisher

Dictionary meaning

A manually operated device for extinguishing small fires.

Synonyms: fire extinguisher

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