English

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An extinguisher.

Etymology

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From extinguish +‎ -er.

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  • IPA(key): /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/, /ɛkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

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extinguisher (plural extinguishers)

  1. One who, or that which, extinguishes something.
    1. A fire extinguisher.
    2. (historical) A small hollow conical instrument for putting out a candle.

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