fire extinguisher

noun

: a metal container filled with chemicals that is used to put out a fire

Full Definition of FIRE EXTINGUISHER

: a portable or wheeled apparatus for putting out small fires by ejecting extinguishing chemicals

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noun

: something (as a container filled with chemicals) used to put out a fire

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