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Translations extinguisher [ɪksˈtɪŋgwɪʃəʳ] N 1. (for fire) → extintor m, extinguidor m (LAm) 2. (for candle) → apagador m, apagavelas m inv extinguisher n → Feuerlöscher m, → Löschgerät nt How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| He could not put out a fire with a spear, therefore he invented the extinguisher. And he hung his hat up on Bruno, who was standing in the middle of the room, too much astonished by the sudden change of scene to make any attempt at removing it, though it came down to his shoulders, making him look something like a small candle with a large extinguisher over it. Under present circumstances, the one thing to be done was to clap the extinguisher upon Penelope's curiosity on the spot. |
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