Associations to the word «Congreve»

Wiktionary

CONGREVE, noun. Congreve rocket
CONGREVE, noun. Congreve match
CONGREVE MATCH, noun. An early friction match, containing sulphur, potassium chlorate, and antimony sulphide.
CONGREVE ROCKET, noun. (historical) A kind of military rocket.
CONGREVE ROCKETS, noun. Plural of Congreve rocket

Dictionary definition

CONGREVE, noun. English playwright remembered for his comedies (1670-1729).

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy