firecracker

Noun
  1. Firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing (synset 103349961)
    is a type of: firework, pyrotechnic - (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.
    subtypes:
    • cannon cracker - a large firecracker
    • cherry bomb - a red ball-shaped firecracker with high explosive power
    • whizbang, whizzbang - a firecracker that (like the whizbang shell) makes a whizzing sound followed by a loud explosion
    same as: banger, cracker

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