pyrotechnics Definition
pyro·tech·nics (pī′rə tek′niks)
- a display of fireworks
- fireworks; esp., rockets, flares, smoke bombs, etc., as for signaling
- pyrotechnic devices in spacecraft
- a dazzling display, as of eloquence, wit, virtuosity, etc.
pyrotechnics Related Forms
py′ro·tech′·nist noun or py′ro·tech·ni′·cian-tek nis̸h′ən
pyrotechnics Synonyms
pyrotechnics Usage Examples
Converse of object
- include: A series of short variations follow exploiting many techniques including the exotic pyrotechnics associated with Paganini's violin writing.
- use: The fire, in Feb 2003, was caused when pyrotechnics used during a Great White gig set fire to flammable sound proofing materials.
- provide: SFX and Definitive Special Projects provided pyrotechnics and lasers respectively.
- involve: Please leave dogs at home as the show will involve pyrotechnics.
- expect: We were expecting far better pyrotechnics on offer when those mutant powers were unleashed, but much of it is disappointingly underwhelming.
- feature: Featuring pyrotechnics and fireworks, this is sure to be a great event for all the family.
Adjective modifier
- other: Grenades and other pyrotechnics can be very effective on this zone, but will also give your position away.
- marine: Chemring Group plc / Comet GmbH - marine pyrotechnics.
- vocal: Iâd like to hear Calhoun fronting a full band, especially bearing in mind his vocal pyrotechnics at the close.
- spectacular: Their holy rockfest, bad puns and spectacular pyrotechnics saw them run away with the cheesiest music prize tonight.
- dazzling: Despite its dazzling pyrotechnics this remains a film about time and waiting.
- linguistic: Except, beyond the linguistic pyrotechnics, Ponge is a writer concerned with formulating an ethics.
Modifies a noun
- display: The evening was rounded off by an exceptional pyrotechnics display from a barge moored in Southampton Water.
- company: The fireworks and sculpture are being created by The World Famous, a leading pyrotechnics company.
- effect: Help & Advice In accordance with our Public Liability Insurers, our discos do not use strobe lighting or pyrotechnics effects.
Noun used with modifier
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