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Spark arrester

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of spark arrestor. alt-of, alternative

    "Although certain overseas railways make fairly extensive use of spark arresters (apart from wood-burning locomotives) they are rare in this country, for, as Sir Nigel Gresley once remarked, the best way to avoid spark throwing is to make sure the engine is master of its job; [...]."

  2. 2
    a wire net to stop sparks from an open fireplace or smokestack wordnet
  3. 3
    electrical device to reduce sparking when electrical contacts are opened or closed wordnet

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