firework vs squib
squib vs fireworkfirework and squib both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| firework | Yes | No | No | No |
| squib | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
squib is a hyponym of
firework; that is, squib is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
firework:
- firework: (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.
- squib: firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise
Other hyponyms of firework include
catherine wheel, pinwheel, banger, cracker, firecracker, fizgig, maroon, Roman candle, serpent, rocket, skyrocket, sparkler, torpedo.
| firework (noun) | squib (noun) |
|---|---|
| (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. | firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise |
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