CATHERINE WHEEL

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire

Synonyms:

catherine wheel; pinwheel

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("catherine wheel" is a kind of...):

firework; pyrotechnic ((usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.)

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