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A ball of fire, especially one associated with an explosion. / (astronomy) A meteor bright enough to cast shadows. / (figuratively) A feisty, strong-willed person.

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fireball

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Source Word

fireball

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌbɔːl/

Noun

figuratively historical

Japanese Meaning

爆発に関連する火の玉 / （天文学）影を作るほど明るい隕石 / （比喩的）活発で意志の強い人

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During the volcanic eruption, a massive fireball shot from the crater and lit up the night sky.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

火山の噴火の際、巨大な火の玉が噴火口から飛び出し、夜空を明るく照らした。

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A ball of fire, especially one associated with an explosion.

At the time of this photo, Royal Marine Gunner Bryan Gasson is pretty much dead center in this photo, and yes, that means HE IS LITERALLY INSIDE THAT SOCKING GREAT FIREBALL as the magazines detonate.

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