quencher
- noun
- /ˈkwɛnʧər/
:
extintor
- After the campfire got too large, they used a quencher to put it out safely.
Examples
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Every kitchen should have a quencher for emergencies.
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The fire department used a powerful quencher to put out the flames.
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The laboratory kept a quencher nearby in case of chemical fires.
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Firefighters rely on a quencher to extinguish large blazes.
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The firefighter used a special quencher to put out the blazing fire in the building.
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In the event of a fire, a foam quencher can effectively extinguish flames by smothering them.
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During the training exercise, the team demonstrated how to operate the quencher to ensure safety.
Synonyms
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3.4
A portable tool that puts out small fires with water or foam
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2.4
A portable metal can you use to spray chemicals to put out small fires
A tool you hold to put out small fires by stopping the air
A small tool with a cup on a handle that you use to put out a candle flame
A cone-shaped tool with a handle that puts out candles
Antonyms
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Morphology
Etymology
Quencher comes from the verb quench, which means 'to put out'. A quencher in this sense is something that 'puts out' a fire, so the name simply tells you its job: stopping flames.