fire extinguisher
fire extinguisher
Definition
fire extinguisher
noun
a portable device containing chemicals that can be sprayed on a fire to put it out
fire extinguisher
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- carry: All members would also be encouraged to carry a fire extinguisher in their units or cars.
- use: Never use a fire extinguisher on a fat pan fire.
- keep: Keep a fire extinguisher inside the caravan, by the door.
- have: Do you have a fire extinguisher in your server room or near your servers?
- provide: Provide one dry powder fire extinguisher, minimum size 2 kilograms, fixed to the kitchen wall, approximately 1.5 meters above the floor.
- include: Their company has received a multitude of unwanted post, including fire extinguishers and rubbish skips.
Adjective modifier
- portable: Portable fire extinguishers can be categorized by their contents.
- dry: A dry chemical fire extinguisher works well in putting out a wood fire.
- automatic: Automatic Fire Extinguishers A range of automatic fire extinguishers.
- suitable: Keep a suitable fire extinguisher or fire blanket in a handy place.
- appropriate: Only attempt to fight the fire if it is safe and practical to do so, using an appropriate fire extinguisher.
- new: All new portable fire extinguishers are now color coded red with a zone of color which indicates the contents of the extinguisher.
Modifies a noun
- training: Fire extinguisher training - How to use a fire extinguisher A best-seller fire safety program in DVD format.
- system: A plumbed in fire extinguisher system is required for all classes from 2006.
Noun used with modifier
- Halon: Halon fire extinguishers must not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.
- powder: Small fires can be attacked with dry powder fire extinguishers.
- foam: Foam fire extinguishers are ideal where both A & B class fire risk exists.
- water: Red water fire extinguishers These are located throughout the building.
- quality: Foam Fire Extinguishers Buy quality foam fire extinguishers from Gloria Plc.
- water-type: They were also advised that there should be the provision of L3 standard fire alarm system and water-type fire extinguishers.
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