Meaning of the word "fire extinguisher" in English

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fire extinguisher

US /ˈfaɪər ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ər/
UK /ˈfaɪər ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ər/
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Noun

1.

a portable device that discharges a jet of water, foam, gas, or other material to extinguish a fire

Example:
Always know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher.
He grabbed the fire extinguisher and quickly put out the small blaze.
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