firework
English Thesaurus
1. (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc. (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | low explosive, |
definition | : | an explosive with a low rate of combustion (noun.substance) |
hyponym | : | catherine wheel, pinwheel, |
definition | : | a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | banger, cracker, firecracker, |
definition | : | firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | fizgig, |
definition | : | a firework that fizzes as it moves (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | maroon, |
definition | : | an exploding firework used as a warning signal (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | roman candle, |
definition | : | a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | serpent, |
definition | : | a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | rocket, skyrocket, |
definition | : | sends a firework display high into the sky (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | sparkler, |
definition | : | a firework that burns slowly and throws out a shower of sparks (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | squib, |
definition | : | firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | torpedo, |
definition | : | a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface (noun.artifact) |
domain usage | : | plural, plural form, |
definition | : | the form of a word that is used to denote more than one (noun.communication) |
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