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Fireworks
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fire·work  (frwûrk)
n.
1.
a. A device consisting of a combination of explosives and combustibles, set off to generate colored lights, smoke, and noise for amusement.
b. fireworks A display of such devices.
2. fireworks
a. An exciting or spectacular display, as of musical virtuosity.
b. A display of rage or fierce contention.

fireworks [ˈfaɪəˌwɜːks]
pl n
1. a show in which large numbers of fireworks are let off simultaneously
2. Informal an exciting or spectacular exhibition, as of musical virtuosity or wit
3. Informal a burst of temper

Fireworks
a person skilled in the use and handling of fireworks. Also pyrotechnist.
1. the art of making and using fireworks.
2. a brilliant and dazzling display, as of eloquence, wit, virtuosity, etc. — pyrotechnic, pyrotechnical, adj.
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fireworks
plural noun
1. pyrotechnics, illuminations, feux d'artifice The rally ended with spectacular fireworks and band music.
2. (Informal) trouble, row, storm, rage, temper, wax (informal, chiefly Brit.), uproar, hysterics, paroxysms, fit of rage The big media companies will be forced to compete, and we should see some fireworks.
Translations
fireworks [ˈfaɪəˌwɜːks] npl (show) → fuochi mpl d'artificio (fig) (temper) → parole fpl grosse; (virtuosity) → virtuosismi mpl

fireworks ألعاب نارية ohňostroj fyrværkeri Feuerwerk πυροτεχνήματα fuegos artificiales ilotulitus feux d’artifice vatromet fuochi d’artificio 花火 불꽃놀이 vuurwerk fyrverkeri sztuczne ognie fogos de artifício фейерверк fyrverkeri ประทัด havai fişek gösterileri pháo hoa 烟火


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All involved put in so much time and effort, for many weeks leading up to the event, to make the firework display the success it was.
Ian Watkinson, secretary of Shepley Cricket Club, said more than 2,000 people turned up to see the 20-minute firework display and enjoy traditional foods.
The annual Halton firework display will be taking place alongside the Runcorn bridge.
 
 
 
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