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firework, pyrotechnic
(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.
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catherine wheel, pinwheel
a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire
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banger, cracker, firecracker
firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
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fizgig
a firework that fizzes as it moves
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maroon
an exploding firework used as a warning signal
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Roman candle
a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire
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serpent
a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited
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rocket, skyrocket
sends a firework display high into the sky
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sparkler
a firework that burns slowly and throws out a shower of sparks
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squib
firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise
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torpedo
a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface
