What is another word for congreve match?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒŋɡɹɛv mˈat͡ʃ] (IPA)

A Congreve match is a special kind of matchstick that was first introduced in the 19th century. It is named after its inventor, Sir William Congreve, and is known for its long and slow-burning properties. Although the term "Congreve match" is the most widely used, there are a few synonyms for the same such as a slow match, a safety match, or a match cord. These matches were mostly used in military operations and were used to ignite fuses for cannons and other heavy artillery. Today, Congreve matches are rarely used, but the term is still used in military and historical circles to describe a specific type of specialty match.

What are the hypernyms for Congreve match?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    firework, kindling, firestarter, incendiary device.

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