HyperDic: spark_arrester

English > 2 senses of the expression spark arrester:
NOUNartifactspark arresterelectrical device to reduce sparking when electrical contacts are opened or closed
artifactspark arrester, sparkera wire net to stop sparks from an open fireplace or smokestack
English > spark arrester: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaningelectrical device to reduce sparking when electrical contacts are opened or closed.
Broaderelectrical deviceA device that produces or is powered by electricity
English > spark arrester: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA wire net to stop sparks from an open fireplace or smokestack.
Synonymsparker
Broadernet, network, mesh, meshing, meshworkAn open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
Spanishencendedor, protector de chimenea, sparker

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