extinguisher en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɛkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/
- /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/
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Etymology
From extinguish + -er.
Meanings
- One who, or that which, extinguishes something. ▸ A fire extinguisher.
- (historical) One who, or that which, extinguishes something. ▸ A small hollow conical instrument for putting out a candle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| extinguishers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Synonyms
extincteur (device for putting out a candle)
Translations (11)
de Gluttöter (anything that extinguishes something) · nb slukker (anything that extinguishes something) · kk сөндіруші (anything that extinguishes something) · da slukker (anything that extinguishes something) · es extintor (anything that extinguishes something) · fr extincteur (anything that extinguishes something) · de Löschgerät (anything that extinguishes something) · bg пожарогасител (anything that extinguishes something) · mk гасилник (anything that extinguishes something) · sv släckare (anything that extinguishes something) · es extinguidor (anything that extinguishes something)