English dictionary
Congreve
/'k/A/n,gr/i/v/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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English playwright remembered for his comedies (1670-1729)
Synonyms william congreveSource: WordNet 3.0
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Short for <b>Cogreve rocket</b>, 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.
Source: webster1913