Catherine wheel
Meaning
- (historical) A breaking wheel, or wheel with spikes on it.
- A firework that rotates when lit.
- A cartwheel move.
- A rose window.
Synonyms
Translations
roue de St. Catherine roue de Catherine
ruota di Santa Caterina
vuurwerk
ròda de Santa Catarina
estrelinhaEtymology
Saint Catherine of Alexandria was said to have been sentenced to execution on such a wheel, which shattered at her touch.
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