Phrase guide
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noun
A traditional type of firework that ejects one or more stars or exploding shells.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: pyrotechnics
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noun
A parachute deployment failure in which the parachutist whirls downward at high speed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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verb
Alternative form of Roman-candle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: firework, pyrotechnic
History
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Across languages
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