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catherine wheel

/ˈkæθərɪn wiːl/

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/ˈkæθərɪn wiːl/C1formalbritish
  • ruТип фейерверка, который быстро вращается, производя искры и цветное пламя, названный в честь Святой Екатерины Александрийской, которая была замучена на колесе с шипами.

A type of firework that spins rapidly, producing sparks and colored flames, named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria who was martyred on a spiked wheel.

  1. B2formal

    A type of firework that spins rapidly, producing a wheel of sparks and colors.

    ruОгненное колесо

    • The grand finale featured a massive catherine wheel.
    • Children watched in awe as the catherine wheel spun.
    • We lit a catherine wheel for the New Year celebration.
  2. Stained glass windowC1formalbritish

    A circular, multi-lobed window design, often found in Gothic cathedrals, resembling a wheel.

    ruОкно-роза

    • The cathedral's catherine wheel window is a masterpiece.
    • Light streamed through the catherine wheel, casting colorful patterns.
    • The catherine wheel design is typical of medieval architecture.