Portuguese Meaning of congreve
Congreaves
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Nearest Words of congreve
- congresswoman => congressista
- congressman => congressista
- congressional record => Ata do Congresso
- congressional medal of honor => Medalha de Honra do Congresso
- congressional district => Círculo eleitoral
- congressional => do Congresso
- congress shoe => Sapato de congresso
- congress of racial equality => Congresso pela Igualdade Racial
- congress of industrial organizations => Congresso das Organizações Industriais
- congress gaiter => Passada do congresso
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.
FAQs About the word congreve
Congreaves
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 => congressista, congressman => congressista, congressional record => Ata do Congresso, congressional medal of honor => Medalha de Honra do Congresso, congressional district => Círculo eleitoral,