fire-extinguisher

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A portable device for extinguishing fires: A "fire-extinguisher" is a metal container filled with chemicals or water that is used to put out small fires by spraying its contents onto the flames. It is typically found in buildings, vehicles, and public spaces for emergency fire safety.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Every office must have at least one fire-extinguisher on each floor. (A safety device for fighting fires.)
  • He grabbed the fire-extinguisher and aimed it at the base of the flames. (He used the portable fire-fighting tool.)

Advanced Usage

• "to operate a fire-extinguisher": to use the device correctly in an emergency.
  • The training taught employees how to operate a fire-extinguisher by pulling the pin and squeezing the handle. (To activate and direct the extinguisher.)

Variants and Related Words

• Fire-extinguisher (n): the exact compound word (no separate variant; "fire" and "extinguisher" are separate words).
• Extinguish (v): to put out a fire or light.
  • The firefighter managed to extinguish the blaze quickly. (To stop the fire from burning.)
• Fire safety (n): practices and equipment designed to prevent and respond to fires.
  • Fire safety training includes learning how to use a fire-extinguisher. (Precautions against fire.)

Synonyms

• Fire extinguisher: the same device, often written without a hyphen (e.g., "fire extinguisher").
• Fire suppression device: a general term for equipment used to put out fires, including fire-extinguishers.

Phrasal Verbs (none directly applicable to "fire-extinguisher")

Related Idioms (none directly applicable to "fire-extinguisher")