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Meaning of "fire extinguisher" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER

fire extinguisher  [faɪəʳ ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER

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preposition
conjunction
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Fire extinguisher is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIRE EXTINGUISHER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

fire extinguisher

Fire extinguisher

A fire extinguisher, or extinguisher, is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. It is not intended for use on an out-of-control fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user, or otherwise requires the expertise of a fire department. Typically, a fire extinguisher consists of a hand-held cylindrical pressure vessel containing an agent which can be discharged to extinguish a fire. In the United States, fire extinguishers in all buildings other than houses are generally required to be serviced and inspected by a Fire Protection service company at least annually. Some jurisdictions require more frequent service for fire extinguishers. The servicer places a tag on the extinguisher to indicate the type of service performed. A British fire extinguisher with ID sign, call point and fire action sign There are two main types of fire extinguishers: stored pressure and cartridge-operated. In stored pressure units, the expellant is stored in the same chamber as the firefighting agent itself. Depending on the agent used, different propellants are used.

Definition of fire extinguisher in the English dictionary

The definition of fire extinguisher in the dictionary is a portable device for extinguishing fires, usually consisting of a canister with a directional nozzle used to direct a spray of water, chemically generated foam, inert gas, or fine powder onto the fire.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER


acacia
əˈkeɪʃə
Asia
ˈeɪʃə
Croatia
krəʊˈeɪʃə
distinguisher
dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃə
Elisha
ɪˈlaɪʃə
Eurasia
jʊəˈreɪʃə
extinguisher
ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə
finisher
ˈfɪnɪʃə
fisher
ˈfɪʃə
geisha
ˈɡeɪʃə
kingfisher
ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə
languisher
ˈlæŋɡwɪʃə
militia
mɪˈlɪʃə
publisher
ˈpʌblɪʃə
punisher
ˈpʌnɪʃə
relinquisher
rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃə
swisher
ˈswɪʃə
vanquisher
ˈvæŋkwɪʃə
wisha
ˈwɪʃə
wisher
ˈwɪʃə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

fire control
fire crew
fire curtain
fire damage
fire department
fire door
fire drill
fire engine
fire escape
fire exit
fire hall
fire hazard
fire hose
fire hydrant
fire insurance
fire irons
fire line
fire marshal
fire master
fire opal

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

banisher
Britisher
burnisher
demolisher
fire-extinguisher
floor polisher
fly-fisher
Frobisher
furnisher
nourisher
perisher
polisher
ravisher
refinisher
refurbisher
replenisher
republisher
skirmisher
vanisher
washer
well-wisher

Synonyms and antonyms of fire extinguisher in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fire extinguisher» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Find out the translation of fire extinguisher to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fire extinguisher from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fire extinguisher» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

灭火器
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

extintor de incendios
570 millions of speakers

English

fire extinguisher
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आग बुझाने की कल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

طفاية حريق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

огнетушитель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

extintor de incêndio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অগ্নি নির্বাপক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

extincteur d´incendie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

alat pemadam api
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Feuerlöscher
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

消火器
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

소화기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pemadam kebakaran
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bình phòng hỏa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தீ அணைப்பான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अग्नीरोधक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yangın söndürücü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

estintore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gaśnica
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вогнегасник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

extinctor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πυροσβεστήρας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

brandblusser
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brandsläckare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brannslukningsapparat
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fire extinguisher

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRE EXTINGUISHER»

The term «fire extinguisher» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.791 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRE EXTINGUISHER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fire extinguisher

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QUOTES WITH «FIRE EXTINGUISHER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word fire extinguisher.
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Navjot Singh Sidhu
Age has been the perfect fire extinguisher for flaming youth.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIRE EXTINGUISHER»

Discover the use of fire extinguisher in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fire extinguisher and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
NFPA Guide to Portable Fire Extinguishers
Ideal for building owners, company managers, and safety trainers, this guide helps you choose the right extinguishers for any environment, plus understand exactly how extinguishers work so you can teach anyone how to take expert aim ...
Mark T. Conroy, 2003
2
Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills
Horn The tapered discharge nozzle of a carbon dioxide– type fire extinguisher. Hydrostatic testing Pressure testing of a fire extinguisher to verify its strength against unwanted rupture. (NFPA 10) Ignition point The minimum temperature at  ...
David Schottke, 2014
3
Fire Protection: Systems and Response
FIRE EXTINGUISHER RATINGS Fire extinguishers are generally selected and placed depending upon the hazards of the area protected. Hazards are based on the classes of fire previously discussed. Fire extinguisher ratings are based on ...
Robert Burke, 2004
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Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills
Horn The tapered discharge nozzle of a carbon dioxide– type fire extinguisher. Hydrostatic testing Pressure testing of a fire extinguisher to verify its strength against unwanted rupture. (NFPA 10) Ignition point The minimum temperature at  ...
Iafc, 2012
5
Operation Of Fire Protection Systems
The most common fire extinguisher selections would be 2'/2-gal (9.46-L) stored- pressure water models rated 2-A. According to Table 36.2 (Table 3-2.1 from NFPA 10) Table E-3.4 from NFPA 1 0. two fire extinguishers are needed ( 1 1 .
Arthur E. Cote, 2003
6
Fire Inspector: Principles and Practice, Student Workbook
As a fire inspector, you assess the state of readiness by inspecting: • The travel distances to the fire extinguisher: The travel distance for a class A fire extinguisher is 75' (22.9 m). For a class B fire extinguisher, the proper travel distance is ...
Iafc, International Association of Fire Chiefs, National Fire Protection Association, 2011
7
Industrial Fire Brigade: Principles and Practice
Dry powder fire extinguisher A fire extinguisher that uses an extinguishing agent in powder or granular form, designed to extinguish Class D combustible metal fires by crusting, smothering, or heat-transferring means. Extinguishing agent ...
Scott Dornan, 2007
8
Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Repair Parts ...
PLAIN, HEXAGON: Arm attaching EA 2 172 7 PAOZZ 5310-00-407-9566 MS35338-45 96906 WASHER, LOCK: Arm attaching EA 2 172 8 PAOZZ 5320-00 -191-4179 MS35743-47 ZTOïtUO RIVET, SOLID: Fire extinguisher bracket, Short arm ...
9
Fire Inspector: Principles and Practice
As a fire inspector, you assess the state of readiness by inspecting: The travel distances to the fire extinguisher—The travel distance for a Class A fire extinguisher is 75′ (22.9 m). For a Class B fire extinguisher, the proper travel distance is ...
Iafc, 2011
10
Operator, Organizational, Field, and Depot Maintenance ...
FIRE EXTINGUISHER (Dry Chemical Type). a. Operation. (1) Remove fire extinguisher from bracket. (2) Aim nozzle toward base of flame and squeeze handle trigger. (3) When the fire is out, continue discharging extinguisher to be certain that ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIRE EXTINGUISHER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fire extinguisher is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Former employee arrested in Canal Fulton restaurant fire
... 1:40 a.m. Thursday near the back of the Canal Grille, 2223 S. Locust St., was put out by a Canal Fulton police officer with a fire extinguisher. «Akron Beacon Journal, Jul 15»
2
Will Mountain Dew Save These Idiot Racers From a Nitrous Fire?
For lack of that magic potion or, say, a fire extinguisher, things just keep going from bad to worse until the nitrous sprayer finally catches. «CarBuzz, Jul 15»
3
Going Out With A Bang: The Ultimate Street Evo X
Track junkies can also select an optional Club Sport package which includes a bolt-in roll bar, Schroth harnesses and a fire extinguisher. «Speedhunters, Jul 15»
4
Safety with E24|7: Is your car summer-ready?
Keeping a fire extinguisher in the car is crucial, she adds. “Due to extreme hot conditions, we recommend keeping a fire extinguisher in the car. «Emirates 24/7, Jul 15»
5
Fire at home on Central Avenue West quickly extinguished
The owners of the home put out most of the flames with a fire extinguisher shortly after the fire started, and Great Falls Fire Rescue finished it off. No injuries were ... «KRTV Great Falls News, Jul 15»
6
Inmate has sentence extended for setting Dubai prison cell on fire
I used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire,” said the 23-year-old warden. He told prosecutors the fire might have been started using a battery. «The National, Jul 15»
7
Fire call at Janesville daycare forces evacuation
A daycare employee or volunteer used a fire extinguisher to combat the flames before firefighters arrived and extinguished a blaze in the ... «Gazettextra, Jul 15»
8
Amar'e Stoudemire turns to the dark side, joins Heat, Pat Riley
... the Celtics and injuring his left hand after slamming it into a fire extinguisher case at American Airlines Arena during the 2012 playoffs. «New York Post, Jul 15»
9
Grill Safely With These Tips
Do grill on a flat, stable surface. • Do know where your fire extinguisher is and have it handy in case of a mishap. For more grilling information, ... «Tucson Local Media, Jul 15»
10
Hay Fire on Hibner Road
City of Alpena Fire department was first one scene and with their fire extinguisher and the farmers water truck the fire was under control and ... «WBKB-TV, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Fire extinguisher [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/fire-extinguisher>. May 2024 ».
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