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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
Noun, pl
1. a show in which fireworks are let off
2. Informal an outburst of temper
3. an exciting and impressive performance, speech, or piece of writing: Dickens' verbal fireworks
Fireworks
pyrotechnician
a person skilled in the use and handling of fireworks. Also pyrotechnist.
pyrotechnics, pyrotechny
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
plural noun 2. (Informal) trouble, row, storm, rage, temper, wax (informal), chiefly Brit. uproar, hysterics, paroxysms, fit of rage
Translations
fireworks [ˈfaɪəwəːks] npl → fuegos mpl artificiales
fireworks [ˈfaɪəwəːks] fire npl (= display) → feu(x) m(pl) d'artifice
fireworks [ˈfaɪəwəːks] fire npl → Feuerwerkskörper pl;
(display) → Feuerwerk nt


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I lost some time, now, for these big children, their fears gone, became so ravished with wonder over my awe-compelling fireworks that I had to stay there and smoke a couple of pipes out before they would let me go.
A Connecticut Yankee by Twain, Mark View in context
Thus, powerful fireworks, taking their starting-point from the base and bursting outside, could, by producing a recoil, check to a certain degree the projectile's speed.
Round The Moon by Verne, Jules View in context
For, my dear children, you must know that it happened just then that the young emperor who ruled over the City of Simple Simons had gained a great victory over his enemy, and in celebration thereof, he had ordered illuminations, fireworks, shows of all kinds, and, best of all, the opening of all prison doors.
The Adventures Of Pinocchio by Collodi, Carlo View in context
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