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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. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms fireworks plural noun 1. pyrotechnics, illuminations, feux d'artifice The rally ended with spectacular fireworks and band music. Translations fireworks [ˈfaɪəˌwɜːks] npl (show) → fuochi mpl d'artificio (fig) (temper) → parole fpl grosse; (virtuosity) → virtuosismi mpl fireworks [ˈfaɪəˌwɜːks] npl (show) → fuochi mpl d'artificio (fig) (temper) → parole fpl grosse; (virtuosity) → virtuosismi mpl How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. 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. 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. |
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