fire·work (f r wûrk )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. |
firework [ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk]
n
(Chemistry) a device, such as a Catherine wheel, Roman candle, or rocket, in which combustible materials are ignited and produce coloured flames, sparks, and smoke, sometimes accompanied by bangs
fire•work (ˈfaɪərˌwɜrk)
n.
1. Often, fireworks. a combustible or explosive device for producing a striking display of light or a loud noise, used for signaling or as part of a celebration.
2. fireworks,
a. a pyrotechnic display.
b. a display of violent temper.
[1550–60]
Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  firework - (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.catherine wheel, pinwheel - a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire firecracker, banger, cracker - firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing fizgig - a firework that fizzes as it moves maroon - an exploding firework used as a warning signal Roman candle - a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire serpent - a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited sparkler - a firework that burns slowly and throws out a shower of sparks squib - firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise torpedo - a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one low explosive - an explosive with a low rate of combustion |
Translations
firework [ˈfaɪəwɜːk]
A. N → artilugio m pirotécnico(frm)
a stray firework fell onto the roof → un cohete perdido cayó en el techo fireworks → fuegos mpl artificiales
there'll be fireworks at the meeting (fig) → en la reunión se va a armar la gorda
a stray firework fell onto the roof → un cohete perdido cayó en el techo fireworks → fuegos mpl artificiales
there'll be fireworks at the meeting (fig) → en la reunión se va a armar la gorda
B. CPD firework display N → fuegos mpl artificiales
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