Finnish Meaning of congreve
Congreve
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Nearest Words of congreve
- congresswoman => kongressiedustaja
- congressman => kongressiedustaja
- congressional record => Kongressipöytäkirja
- congressional medal of honor => Yhdysvaltain kongressin kunniamitali
- congressional district => Kongressialue
- congressional => kongressin
- congress shoe => Kongressikenkä
- congress of racial equality => Rotujen tasa-arvon kongressi
- congress of industrial organizations => Teollisuusjärjestöjen kongressi
- congress gaiter => Kongressiasuunnattomuus
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 => kongressiedustaja, congressman => kongressiedustaja, congressional record => Kongressipöytäkirja, congressional medal of honor => Yhdysvaltain kongressin kunniamitali, congressional district => Kongressialue,