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Definition of Firework

1. Noun. (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..

Definition of Firework

1. n. A device for producing a striking display of light, or a figure or figures in plain or colored fire, by the combustion of materials that burn in some peculiar manner, as gunpowder, sulphur, metallic filings, and various salts. The most common feature of fireworks is a paper or pasteboard tube filled with the combustible material. A number of these tubes or cases are often combined so as to make, when kindled, a great variety of figures in fire, often variously colored. The skyrocket is a common form of firework. The name is also given to various combustible preparations used in war.

Definition of Firework

1. Noun. A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Firework

1. a device for producing a striking display of light or a loud noise [n -S]

Medical Definition of Firework

1. 1. A device for producing a striking display of light, or a figure or figures in plain or coloured fire, by the combustion of materials that burn in some peculiar manner, as gunpowder, sulphur, metallic filings, and various salts. The most common feature of fireworks is a paper or pasteboard tube filled with the combustible material. A number of these tubes or cases are often combined so as to make, when kindled, a great variety of figures in fire, often variously coloured. The skyrocket is a common form of firework. The name is also given to various combustible preparations used in war. 2. A pyrotechnic exhibition. "Night before last, the Duke of Richmond gave a firework." (Walpole) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Literary usage of Firework

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Handbook of Chemical Technology by Johannes Rudolf Wagner (1872)
"We have to bear in mind, however, that it is not always possible to elucidate theoretically the decomposition of firework mixtures, as the affinity of the ..."

2. Diary of the American Revolution: From Newspapers and Original Documents by Frank Moore (1860)
"A wonderful piece of firework indeed!—and shows that one real fire of ours is better than two of his contriving ; for the event of this double-barrelled ..."

3. On Sherman's Track, Or, The South After the War by John Henry Kennaway (1867)
"... OLD CAMPAIGNER THE PINE BARRENS—CHEER AT FLORENCE WILMINGTON BUT- LER'S firework — A NEGRO PREACHER EDUCATION IN THE SOUTH — AN ANECDOTE OF THE BUREAU. ..."

4. The Metropolis Local Management Acts: To which is Added an Appendix by Great Britain (1880)
"Licensing by local authority and regulation of «mall firework factories. ... A firework factory shall not be deemed to be a small firework factory for the ..."

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