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spark arrester
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spark arrester
n.
1. A device designed to keep sparks from escaping, as at a chimney opening.
2. A device used to control electric sparking at a point where a circuit is made or broken.

spark arrester  (spärk)
1. A device designed to keep sparks from escaping, as at a chimney opening or where materials are being welded.
2. A device used to control or curtail electric sparking at a point where a circuit is made or broken.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.spark arrester - electrical device to reduce sparking when electrical contacts are opened or closed
electrical device - a device that produces or is powered by electricity
2.spark arrester - a wire net to stop sparks from an open fireplace or smokestack
meshwork, meshing, network, mesh, net - an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals


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