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extinguisher Definition

ex·tin·guisher (-ər)

noun

a person or thing that extinguishes; esp., fire extinguisher
extinguisher Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • locate: FIRE EXTINGUISHERS There are 8 fire extinguishers located throughout the building.
  • carry: All members would also be encouraged to carry a fire extinguisher in their units or cars.
  • choose: On most they offer 5 years warranty and their staff members are available to help you choose the right fire extinguisher for your requirements.
  • keep: Keep a fire extinguisher inside the caravan, by the door.
  • use: Never use a fire extinguisher on a fat pan fire.

Adjective modifier

  • portable: Crew members could come into contact with these agents by using portable extinguishers.
  • dry: Carbon dioxide or dry powder extinguishers should be used for ether fires.
  • automatic: Automatic Fire Extinguishers A range of automatic fire extinguishers.
  • suitable: Keep a suitable fire extinguisher or fire blanket in a handy place.
  • sufficient: Provide sufficient water extinguishers, buckets of water or sand and site them appropriately.
  • correct: He/she will then recommend the correct extinguishers needed according to the relevant British Standards.

Modifies a noun

  • gloop: This time it was a lightly charred mess, covered with extinguisher gloop.
  • production: Chubb intends to consolidate extinguisher production and move to new production facilities by Autumn 2005.
  • fire: Automatic fire extinguishers Fires in cars are very rare.

Noun used with modifier

  • Halon: Halon fire extinguishers must not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.
  • fire: Fire extinguishers, for example, must be services every 12 months.
  • foam: Foam fire extinguishers are ideal where both A & B class fire risk exists.
  • powder: Carbon dioxide or dry powder extinguishers should be used for ether fires.
  • liter: At lease 2 x 9 liter water extinguishers should be available in the area where the hot work is being undertaken.
  • dioxide: Foam or carbon dioxide extinguishers Use water spray to cool containers.