firecracker
firecracker
Definition
☆ fire·cracker (-krak′ər)
noun
a usually small paper cylinder that contains an explosive and an attached fuse and makes a sharp noise when exploded: used at celebrations, etc.
firecracker
Synonyms
firecracker
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- put: But current plans alone will put a firecracker under the most underdeveloped sector - distribution.
- throw: Windows were smashed, a ticket kiosk trashed and firecrackers thrown at security.
- light: They filled the arrow shaft 3/4 full with Black powder, dropped in the lit firecracker and ran for cover.
Adjective modifier
- Chinese: We always carry a large stock of Chinese Firecrackers in various sizes.
- real: Their next album - rumors persist of the Thin White Duke producing - should be a real firecracker.
- big: Now you can ask them to attack anywhere, and they will form a big firecracker!
- light: Chinese New Year can be a noisy time too, because people light firecrackers.
Preposition: in
- process: Play fun puzzle... d descended, clinging valiantly to a basket which apparently contained a pack of firecrackers in process of explosion.
