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Noun fire-wheel has 1 sense
  1. blanket flower, Indian blanket, fire wheel, fire-wheel, Gaillardia pulchella - annual of central United States having showy long-stalked yellow flower heads marked with scarlet or purple in the center
    --1 is a kind of gaillardia

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Fire Wheel

Description:

Fire wheel is a term that can have different meanings depending on its context and usage. It can refer to a type of plant, a firework, or a rotating device used in various applications.

Plant:

The fire wheel plant (Gaillardia pulchella) is a species of flowering plant native to North and South America. It is commonly known for its bright and colorful blooms that resemble spinning wheels. The plant is often used in ornamental gardening and can attract butterflies and bees.

Sample sentence: The fire wheel plant added a vibrant touch to the garden with its red and yellow blossoms.

Firework:

A fire wheel is a type of firework that produces spinning, wheel-like patterns when ignited. It typically consists of a cylindrical device with various colored sparks or flames spinning rapidly around a central axis. Fire wheels are often included in firework displays and celebrations.

Sample sentence: The fire wheel fireworks mesmerized the crowd with their dazzling spinning patterns in the night sky.

Rotating Device:

In certain contexts, fire wheel can also refer to a rotating device used for specific applications. For example, in pottery, a fire wheel is a rotating platform that helps evenly distribute heat during the firing process. In traditional blacksmithing, a fire wheel is a wheel-shaped structure used to position and control the intensity of the fire in a forge.

Sample sentence: The potter carefully placed the clay pots on the fire wheel before firing them in the kiln.

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