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Catherine wheel

Catherine wheel Meaning & Definition
Catherine wheel Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Catherine wheel?

[n] circular-shaped firework; spins round and round

Synonyms | Synonyms for Catherine wheel: pinwheel

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See Also | firework | pyrotechnics

Catherine wheel In Webster's Dictionary

\Cath"er*ine wheel`\ [So called from St. Catherine of Alexandria, who is represented with a wheel, in allusion to her martyrdom.] 1. (Geoth.Arth.) Same as {Rose window} and {Wheel window}. Called also {Catherine-wheel window}. 2. (Pyrotechny) A revolving piece of fireworks resembling in form the window of the same name. [Written also {Catharine wheel}.]

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