a type of firework resembling a burning wheel; cf. Catherine wheel, n. 3.
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释义 | the world > matter > light > firework > [noun] > rotating or Catherine wheel (12) firewheel1607 a type of firework resembling a burning wheel; cf. Catherine wheel, n. 3. wheel1629 A rotatory firework in the form of a wheel. See also Catherine wheel, n. 3, pinwheel, n. 2. sun1741 A kind of circular firework, either for military purposes or for display. Cf. sun wheel, n. 1. Now historical. sun wheel1749 A kind of circular firework. Cf. sun, n.1 11. Obsolete. Catherine wheel1761 A kind of firework which rotates, while burning, in the manner of a wheel. (Also called pin-wheel.) pinwheel1765 A spirally wound, revolving firework resembling a Catherine wheel, esp. a small one. Chiefly North American. spur-fire1765 (see quots.). cartwheel1840 A kind of fire-work. Cf. Catherine wheel, n. 3. Subcategories:— girandola (2) — in the shape of a star (2) |
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