A common species of firework, in which the burning of the composition is usually terminated by a slight explosion.

A kind of firework which explodes with a sharp report or a succession of sharp reports.

A kind of firework. Obsolete.

A kind of firework which burns with a serpentine motion or flame.

A kind of firework; a squib.

A type of loud explosive firework. Cf. cracker, n. 6a. Chiefly U.S. in the 19th cent.

A kind of firework that explodes with a sharp report; a cracker. Now rare.

A kind of firework that explodes with a loud noise. Cf. report, n. 8b. Obsolete.

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…

A cracker or serpent.

A firework which throws numerous crackers or similar small explosions up into the air.

a firecracker.

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…

A firework, esp. one that makes a whizzing or whistling noise accompanied by periodic bangs.

slang. A kind of firework, a cracker.

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.

in military use, a harmless, very noisy, form of explosive; a firework imitating this.

He who or that which bangs; slang, an astounding lie, a ‘thumper’.