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| 1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006) | ||
Congreve
n 1: English playwright remembered for his comedies (1670-1729)
[syn: Congreve, William Congreve]
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| 2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 | ||
Congreve \Con"greve\, n. [After Sir William Congreve, the inventor.] 1. Short for Cogreve rocket, a powerful form of rocket formerly used in war, either in the field or for bombardment. In the former case it was armed with shell, shrapnel, or other missiles; in the latter, with an inextinguishable explosive material, inclosed in a metallic case. It was guided by a long wooden stick. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. Short for Congreve match, an early friction match, containing sulphur, potassium chlorate, and antimony sulphide. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] | ||
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