单词 | water balloon |
释义 | > as lemmaswater balloon water balloon n. †(a) a type of firework constructed to be discharged in the water (cf. balloon n. 3) (obsolete); (b) a balloon that is filled, or intended to be filled, with water, esp. for use as a water bomb. ΚΠ 1688 M. Beckman Descr. of Royal Fire-works (single sheet) Several Water-Machines discharged divers Quantities of Water-Baloons and Water-Rockets. 1765 R. Jones New Treat. Artific. Fireworks ii. 45 (heading) For Water Balloons. I. Saltpetre four pound, brimstone two pound [etc.]. 1825 J. Cutbush Syst. of Pyrotechny i. 21 In the various composition of aquatic fire-works..it is to be observed that, in forming water-rockets,..water-balloons, water-squibs, water-fire-fountains, and the like, substances are generally used..which..resist the action of the water. 1880 Frank Leslie's Pop. Monthly Aug. 252/1 By means of a syringe refill the balloon with water... Now let the water-balloon be carefully pricked with a fine needle. 1980 Times of India 31 Aug. (Sunday Review section) 6/1 Sixty-five water balloons..were used to measure the pressure distribution patterns of the human body. 2009 Hoosier Times (Bloomington, Indiana) 26 July (Herald-Times ed.) a8/3 Armed with water guns and water balloons, the campers make sure no one leaves the battlefield with a single square inch of dry skin. < as lemmas |
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