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cather·ine wheel
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Princeton's WordNet
catherine wheel, pinwheelnoun
a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire
Wiktionary
Catherine wheelnoun
A breaking wheel.
Catherine wheelnoun
The image of a breaking wheel, or wheel with spikes on it.
Catherine wheelnoun
A firework that rotates when lit.
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catherine wheel
A Catherine wheel is a type of firework consisting of a powder-filled spiral tube or a pinwheel-type arrangement of tubes that, when ignited, burns with a series of sparks and a rotating motion. It is named after the instrument of torture on which St. Catherine was supposedly martyred. It is also a term for a type of cartwheel performed in gymnastics.
Webster Dictionary
Catherine wheel
same as Rose window and Wheel window. Called also Catherine-wheel window
Catherine wheel
a revolving piece of fireworks resembling in form the window of the same name
Etymology: [So called from St. Catherine of Alexandria, who is represented with a wheel, in allusion to her martyrdom.]
Wikidata
Catherine Wheel
Catherine Wheel were an English alternative rock band from Great Yarmouth. The band was active from 1990 to 2000, experiencing fluctuating levels of commercial success, and embarking on many lengthy tours.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of catherine wheel in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of catherine wheel in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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