fire extinguisher
nounUK /ˈfaɪər ɪkˌstɪŋɡwɪʃər/
US /ˈfaɪər ɪkˌstɪŋɡwɪʃər/
A fire extinguisher is a metal container that sprays foam or powder to put out a small fire.
The teacher grabbed the fire extinguisher when the trash can caught fire.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A portable device kept in vehicles or kitchens for emergency fire control.
Every kitchen should have a fire extinguisher near the stove.
3. Any substance or tool used to put out flames.
Sand can act as a fire extinguisher on a campfire.
4. A person or thing that quickly ends a problem or conflict.
The manager was a fire extinguisher during the argument, calming everyone down.