squib in German
squib in German is Knallfrosch, Zündschnur, Glosse — squib means a small firework that is intended to spew sparks rather than explode.
squib in German
Knallfrosch
(military) A small firework that is intended to spew sparks rather than explode.
Zündschnur
A similar device used to ignite an explosive or launch a rocket, etc.
Glosse
(dated) A short piece of witty writing; a lampoon.
What does "squib" mean?
- noun A small firework that is intended to spew sparks rather than explode.
- noun A similar device used to ignite an explosive or launch a rocket, etc.
- noun A kind of slow match or safety fuse.
- noun Any small firecracker sold to the general public, usually in special clusters designed to explode in series after a single master fuse is lit.
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What is "squib" in German?
"squib" in German is Knallfrosch, Zündschnur, Glosse. squib means: A small firework that is intended to spew sparks rather than explode.
Are there other ways to say "squib" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "squib": Knallfrosch, Zündschnur, Glosse.
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