catherine wheel

Other forms: catherine wheels

Definitions of catherine wheel
  1. noun
    a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire
    synonyms: pinwheel
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    type of:
    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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