NOUN | artifact | whizbang, whizzbang, whizbang shell | a small high-velocity shell |
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artifact | whizbang, whizzbang | a firecracker that (like the whizbang shell) makes a whizzing / whizzing sound followed by a loud explosion |
Meaning | A small high-velocity shell; it makes a whizzing / whizzing sound followed by a bang when it hits. | |
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Synonyms | whizzbang, whizbang shell | |
Broader | shell | ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile |
Meaning | A firecracker that (like the whizbang shell) makes a whizzing / whizzing sound followed by a loud explosion. | |
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Synonym | whizzbang | |
Broader | firecracker, cracker, banger | firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing |
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