Found 3 items, similar to firework.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak)
Definition: firework
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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: firework
firework
n : (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. [syn:
pyrotechnic]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: firework
firework
\fire"work`\ (f[imac]r"w[^u]rk`), n.
1. A device for producing a striking display of light, or a
figure or figures in plain or colored fire, by the
combustion of materials that burn in some peculiar manner,
as gunpowder, sulphur, metallic filings, and various
salts; also called a
pyrotechnic device. The most common
feature of fireworks is a paper or pasteboard tube filled
with the combustible material. A number of these tubes or
cases are often combined so as to make, when kindled, a
great variety of figures in fire, often variously colored.
The skyrocket is a common form of firework. The art of
designing fireworks for purposes of entertainment is
called
pyrotechnics. The name firework is also given to
various combustible preparations used in war.
2. pl. A pyrotechnic exhibition; an entertainment consisting
of the discharge of fireworks[1]. [Obs. in the sing.]
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Night before last, the Duke of Richmond gave a
firework. --Walpole.
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