Congreve match

Congreve match
Congreve Con"greve, n. [After Sir William Congreve, the inventor.] 1. 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. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

2. Short for

{Congreve match}, an early friction match, containing sulphur, potassium chlorate, and antimony sulphide. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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