HyperDic: pyrotechnic

English > 3 senses of the word pyrotechnic:
ADJECTIVEpertpyrotechnic, pyrotechnicalof or relating to the craft / craft of making fireworks
allpyrotechnicsuggestive of fireworks
NOUNartifactpyrotechnic, firework(usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames
pyrotechnic > pronunciation
Soundspay.rowteh'knihk
Rhymesacademic ... Zurich: 733 rhymes with ihk...
English > pyrotechnic: 3 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or relating to the craft / craft of making fireworks.
Example"pyrotechnic smokes"
Synonympyrotechnical
Spanishpirotécnico
Catalanpirotècnic
Nounspyrotechnics, pyrotechnythe craft of making fireworks
English > pyrotechnic: 3 senses > adjective 2
MeaningSuggestive of fireworks.
Examples
  • "pyrotechnic keyboard virtuosity"
  • "a pyrotechnic wit"
BroaderextraordinaryBeyond what is ordinary or usual / usual
Spanishbrillante
Catalanbrillant
Nounspyrotechnythe craft of making fireworks
English > pyrotechnic: 3 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaning(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..
Synonymfirework
NarrowerRoman candleA cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire
catherine wheel, pinwheelA circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire
firecracker, cracker, bangerfirework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
fizgigA firework that fizzes as it moves
maroonAn exploding firework used as a warning signal
serpentA firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited
skyrocket, rocketSends a firework display high into the sky
sparklerA firework that burns slowly and throws out a shower of sparks
squibfirework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise
torpedoA small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper
Broaderlow explosiveAn explosive with a low rate of combustion
Usage ofplural, plural formThe form of a word that is used to denote more than one
Spanishfuego artificial, fuegos artificiales, fuegos de artificio, pirotecnia
Catalanfocs artificials, focs d'artifici, for d'artifici, pirotècnica

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