roman candle

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative form of Roman-candle.
2. 2
   Alternative form of Roman-candle.
3. 3
   Alternative form of Roman-candle.
4. 4
   To move from or spin away in the manner of a Roman candle.
5. 5
   To achieve or attain fame or success quickly and rapidly.
6. 6
   To light up with excitement that lacks of focus or direction.
7. 7
   Alternative form of Roman-candle.

Noun

1. 1
   A traditional type of firework that ejects one or more stars or exploding shells.
2. 2
   A parachute deployment failure in which the parachutist whirls downward at high speed.