Definition of firecracker
: a usually paper cylinder containing an explosive and a fuse and set off to make a noise
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Illinois allows sparklers and other small fireworks but is one of only four states that bans bottle rockets, firecrackers, roman candles and other items.
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While regulations exist on the books, many continue making powerful firecrackers and bottle rockets and selling them to the public.
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Despite that, dozens of roadside stands set up throughout the Orlando area each year selling rockets, giant sparklers, firecrackers, toy tanks and more.
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Antifa members began lobbing eggs, half-empty water bottles, and firecrackers.
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Let the pros handle the fireworks, not teenagers with cherry bombs or firecrackers that could cause injury.
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But with last year’s legislation, Iowa joined most of the rest of the country in loosening its rules to allow the sale of bottle rockets, firecrackers and roman candles.
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Campus police says fights broke out, the crowd threw objects and set off smoke bombs and firecrackers.
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Mack James has spent over three decades shooting off homemade firecrackers on the Fourth of July.
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First Known Use of firecracker
1823
FIRECRACKER Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of firecracker for English Language Learners
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: a small paper cylinder that is filled with an explosive and that produces a loud noise when it explodes
FIRECRACKER Defined for Kids
Definition of firecracker for Students
: a paper tube containing an explosive to be set off for amusement
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