fire extinguisher
noun
: a portable or wheeled apparatus for putting out small fires by ejecting extinguishing chemicals
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Out went the radio, air conditioning, rear seats, and even the glovebox lid—in went buckets trimmed in tartan fabric to match the exterior repaint, a half roll cage and harnesses, a fire extinguisher, and a Wevo short-shifter kit.
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Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
While the two wrote the song in Swift's Tribeca apartment, a small fire from a candle that had toppled over broke out and the Eras Tour star had to put it out with a fire extinguisher.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 23 June 2024
Austin goes big by spraying a fire extinguisher all over the driveway upon his arrival.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 July 2024
Camden remained on the Capitol grounds after that incident and sprayed a fire extinguisher toward police, according to the statement of facts.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 2 July 2024
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Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
While the two wrote the song in Swift's Tribeca apartment, a small fire from a candle that had toppled over broke out and the Eras Tour star had to put it out with a fire extinguisher.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 23 June 2024
Austin goes big by spraying a fire extinguisher all over the driveway upon his arrival.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 July 2024
Camden remained on the Capitol grounds after that incident and sprayed a fire extinguisher toward police, according to the statement of facts.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 2 July 2024
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“Fire extinguisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20extinguisher. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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