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extinguisher

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə/

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɚ/

Translations

extinguishernoun

extinguishers

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə/

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɚ/

extincteurAppareil d’incendie portatif.

The fire extinguisher was mounted on the wall near the exit for easy access in case of an emergency.

L’extincteur était fixé au mur près de la sortie pour être facilement accessible en cas d’urgence.

Additional translations

extincteurSens plus général, rare hors emploi technique ou littéraire.

Synonyms

fire extinguisher

suppressor

quencher

fire suppressor

extinguisheradjective

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə/

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɚ/

Used attributively before another noun to denote equipment or systems intended for extinguishing (e.g., "extinguisher system"). Rarely, if ever, graded.

d’extincteurEmploi technique, dans des syntagmes comme support, fixation ou pièce d’extincteur.

Extinguisher brackets should be installed in every company vehicle.

Des supports d’extincteur doivent être installés dans chaque véhicule de l’entreprise.

Definitions

extinguishernoun

A device used to put out fires, typically a portable container filled with a fire-retardant substance.

The fire extinguisher was mounted on the wall near the exit for easy access in case of an emergency.

A person or thing that extinguishes something such as a light or flame.

The torches burned brightly until the extinguishers moved through the hall.

extinguisheradjective

Relating to or designed for a fire extinguisher.

Extinguisher brackets should be installed in every company vehicle.