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DOUSING |
Extinguishing |
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HAPPYBIRTHDAY |
It’s heard when extinguishing candles |
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EXPIATION |
The act of making satisfaction or atonement for any
crime or fault; the extinguishing of guilt by suffering or penalty. |
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WATER ENGINE |
An engine to raise water; or an engine moved by water;
also, an engine or machine for extinguishing fires; a fire engine. |
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EXTINGUISHER |
One who, or that which, extinguishes; esp., a hollow
cone or other device for extinguishing a flame, as of a torch or
candle. |
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EXTINCTION |
The act of extinguishing or making extinct; a putting
an end to; the act of putting out or destroying light, fire, life,
activity, influence, etc. |
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FIREWARDEN |
An officer who has authority to direct in the
extinguishing of fires, or to order what precautions shall be taken
against fires; -- called also fireward. |
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TAP |
A signal, by drum or trumpet, for extinguishing all lights in
soldiers' quarters and retiring to bed, -- usually given about a
quarter of an hour after tattoo. |
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EXTINGUISHMENT |
The act of extinguishing, putting out, or
quenching, or the state of being extinguished; extinction; suppression;
destruction; nullification; a... |