A common species of firework, in which the burning of the composition is usually terminated by a slight explosion.
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| 释义 | the world > matter > light > firework > [noun] > cracker or squib (20) squib1534 A common species of firework, in which the burning of the composition is usually terminated by a slight explosion. crackera1592 A kind of firework which explodes with a sharp report or a succession of sharp reports. breaker1630 A kind of firework. Obsolete. serpent1634 A kind of firework which burns with a serpentine motion or flame. fizgig1647 A kind of firework; a squib. firecracker1650 A type of loud explosive firework. Cf. cracker, n. 6a. Chiefly U.S. in the 19th cent. petard1668 A kind of firework that explodes with a sharp report; a cracker. Now rare. reporter1688 A kind of firework that explodes with a loud noise. Cf. report, n. 8b. Obsolete. riprap1709 The sound of a firework detonating with a series of sharp reports; (also) a kind of firework which detonates with a series of sharp reports (cf. cr… swarmer1740 A cracker or serpent. mine1769 A firework which throws numerous crackers or similar small explosions up into the air. India cracker1780 a firecracker. throwdown1877 A type of small firework consisting of an explosive substance in a paper casing, which is designed to detonate with a sharp bang when thrown on to… whizz-bang1881 A firework, esp. one that makes a whizzing or whistling noise accompanied by periodic bangs. flip-flap1885 slang. A kind of firework, a cracker. snake1891 Applied to various things resembling a snake in some respect. A kind of firework burning with a snake-like movement or having a snaky form. thunderflash1943 in military use, a harmless, very noisy, form of explosive; a firework imitating this. banger1959 He who or that which bangs; slang, an astounding lie, a ‘thumper’. Subcategories:— Waterloo cracker (2) |
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