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squib

/skwɪb/

Übersetzungen

squibsubstantiv

squibs

Pl.

/skwɪb/

петарда

The squib went off with a loud bang.

Петарда взорвалась с громким хлопком.

короткая заметка

He wrote a squib for the local newspaper.

Он написал короткую заметку для местной газеты.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Synonyme

squibverb

squibbed

Präteritum

squibbed

Partizip Perfekt

squibbing

Gerundium

/skwɪb/

провалиться

The plan to launch the new product squibbed due to lack of funding.

План по запуску нового продукта провалился из-за нехватки финансирования.

потушить

The fireworks squibbed out before reaching the sky.

Фейерверки потушились, не достигнув неба.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Synonyme

fizzle out

squibadjektiv

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., squib kick, squib load) to denote relation to a squib.

Definitionen

squibsubstantiv

A small firework or pyrotechnic device that emits a hissing sound before bursting.

The children watched in awe as the squib fizzled and popped in the night sky.

A short, witty, or satirical piece of writing or speech.

The columnist's latest squib poked fun at the political scandal.

A small, weak, or ineffective person or thing.

The new player was considered a squib compared to the seasoned athletes on the team.

A miniature explosive charge used in film, television, or theatrical productions to simulate the impact of a bullet or other explosion.

The special-effects team placed squibs on the wall to create a realistic gun-battle scene.

A short, low kickoff in American football intended to limit the receiving team's return.

With only seconds left on the clock, the coach called for a squib to avoid a long runback.

squibverb

To discharge or set off a squib or other small pyrotechnic device.

The movie technician squibbed several charges to mimic bullet hits in the door.

To write or publish a short, witty, or satirical piece of writing.

The journalist squibbed a humorous article about the local election.

To kick (a football) on a short, low trajectory, especially to prevent a long return.

The kicker squibbed the ball down the middle to run time off the clock.

squibadjektiv

Relating to or characteristic of a squib, especially a short, low football kick.

The team surprised everyone with a squib kickoff to open the second half.