spark arrester

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noun

a device, consisting of wire netting or other material, used to stop or deflect sparks thrown from an open fireplace, a smokestack, or the like.

Electricity. a device to reduce sparking at contacts where a circuit is opened and closed.

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Origin of spark arrester

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

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Their aim was to make beautiful art—and hopefully spark a conversation.
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Very trim and strong, and confident he looked, with the glow of youth in his cheeks, and the spark of happiness in his gray eyes.
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If ever a spark of feeling for her husband arose within Maude's heart, it was when she thought of Anne Ashton.
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We passed beyond spark-range and splashed out on a sand-bar that jutted from the southern bank.
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Now listen to me, said the dying woman, aloud, as if making a great effort to revive one latent spark of energy.
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Gradually, however, the spark grew to a burning mass, which created the draught of air that fanned it.
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spark arrester

[ spärk ]

A device designed to keep sparks from escaping, as at a chimney opening or where materials are being welded.

A device used to control or curtail electric sparking at a point where a circuit is made or broken.