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Meaning of extinguishing
extinguishing (n)
the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
extinguishing (p pr. & vb. n.)
of Extinguish
extinguishing Sentence Examples
- Firefighters were quick to respond to the fire, extinguishing it before it could spread.
- The fire extinguisher was useless in extinguishing the flames that were quickly engulfing the house.
- The sudden downpour of rain helped extinguish the forest fire that had been raging for days.
- The pilot managed to extinguish the engine fire in mid-air, saving the lives of all the passengers.
- The firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, but not before it had caused significant damage to the building.
- The chemical reaction caused the fire to intensify, making extinguishing it a difficult task.
- The firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the fire, but the strong winds kept fanning the flames.
- The fire department arrived quickly and was able to extinguish the fire before it spread to neighboring houses.
- The fire chief praised the firefighters for their bravery and quick work in extinguishing the blaze.
- The homeowner was relieved to see the firefighters arrive and extinguish the fire that had broken out in his kitchen.
FAQs About the word extinguishing
the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burningof Extinguish
quenching, dousing, blanketing,choking, suffocating, putting out, smothering,dowsing, blowing out, snubbing (out)
inflaming, kindling, firing, igniting,lighting, inflaming, lighting, kindling, igniting, firing
Firefighters were quick to respond to the fire, extinguishing it before it could spread.
The fire extinguisher was useless in extinguishing the flames that were quickly engulfing the house.
The sudden downpour of rain helped extinguish the forest fire that had been raging for days.
The pilot managed to extinguish the engine fire in mid-air, saving the lives of all the passengers.
