fire extinguisher

== English == === Alternative forms === fire-extinguisher === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfaɪəɹ ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ === Noun === fire extinguisher (plural fire extinguishers) A device that can be used to put out a fire. Usually a portable cylinder filled with carbon dioxide, dry powder or water, in the latter two cases with some means of pressurising the cylinder to expel the contents. Synonym: extinguisher Coordinate terms: drencher, sprinkler ==== Translations ====