fire extinguishers

A form of fire extinguisher — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of fire extinguisher
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