Canadian English Meaning of congreve
Congreve
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Nearest Words of congreve
- congresswoman => congresswoman
- congressman => congressman
- congressional record => Congressional record
- congressional medal of honor => Congressional Medal of Honor
- congressional district => Electoral district
- congressional => congressional
- congress shoe => Congress shoe
- congress of racial equality => Congress of Racial Equality
- congress of industrial organizations => Congress of Industrial Organizations
- congress gaiter => Congress gait
Definitions and Meaning of congreve in English
congreve (n)
English playwright remembered for his comedies (1670-1729)
congreve (n.)
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.
Short for match, an early friction match, containing sulphur, potassium chlorate, and antimony sulphide.
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Congreve
English playwright remembered for his comedies (1670-1729)Short for Cogreve rocket, a powerful form of rocket formerly used in war, either in the field or for b
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congresswoman => congresswoman, congressman => congressman, congressional record => Congressional record, congressional medal of honor => Congressional Medal of Honor, congressional district => Electoral district,
