Meaning

4 senses

  1. (historical)A breaking wheel.

  2. (Commonwealth, UK)A firework that rotates when lit.

  3. A cartwheel move.

  4. A rose window.

More definitions
  • a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire

Origin

Saint Catherine of Alexandria was said to have been sentenced to execution on such a wheel

Saint Catherine of Alexandria was said to have been sentenced to execution on such a wheel, which shattered at her touch.

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Forms

plural: Catherine wheels

Synonyms

1 synonyms
pinwheel
Close in meaning
  • a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire:pinwheel

See also

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