fireball

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɔːl/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A ball of fire, especially one associated with an explosion.

2 Definition

A meteor bright enough to cast shadows.

Synonyms
bolis
3 Definition

A class of sailing dinghy with a single trapeze and a symmetrical spinnaker, sailed by a crew of two.

4 Definition

A charge made of a disc-shaped bomb shell, with four sets of flames, at the top, bottom and on either side.

5 Definition

A ball filled with combustibles to be thrown among enemies.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To explode in a ball of flame.

Example Sentences
  • The car swerved off a road, hit a wall, and fireballed as the petrol tank exploded.
2 Definition

To pitch the ball very fast.

3 Definition

To attack with balls of fire.