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Definition of extinguisher noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

extinguisher

noun

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(r)/

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃər/

(also fire extinguisher)

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a metal container with water or chemicals inside for putting out small fires

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