Congreve

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·add. ·noun Short for Congreve match, an early friction match, containing sulphur, potassium chlorate, and antimony sulphide.

II. Congreve ·add. ·noun 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.

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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Congreve, William
(1670-1729) Dramatist, was b. in Yorkshire. In boyhood he was taken to Ireland, and ed. at Kilkenny...

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congreve-rocket
A very powerful form of rocket, invented by the late Sir William Congreve, R.A., and intended to do ...

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