EXTINGUISHER

Etymology

Noun

extinguisher (plural extinguishers)

One who, or that which, extinguishes something.

A fire extinguisher.

(historical) A small hollow conical instrument for putting out a candle.

Synonyms

• (device for putting out a candle): extincteur

Antonyms

• generator

Source: Wiktionary


Ex*tin"guish*er, n.

Definition: One who, or that which, extinguishes; esp., a hollow cone or other device for extinguishing a flame, as of a torch or candle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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