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

But there is great danger of setting a fire if an engine is run with wood or straw without the spark arrester.
Farm Engines and How to Run Them|James H. Stephenson
Coal sparks are heavy and have little life, and with some engines no spark arrester is needed.
Farm Engines and How to Run Them|James H. Stephenson
In another form of spark arrester, the smoke is made to pass through water, which effectually kills every possible spark.
Farm Engines and How to Run Them|James H. Stephenson
A patent water spark arrester is used which is an absolute protection.
Farm Engines and How to Run Them|James H. Stephenson

The spark arrester's a good thing all right, so you put it in.
The Rules of the Game|Stewart Edward White

spark arrester

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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.