circular-shaped firework; spins round and round
As a garden firework this usually consists of a tube wound into a flat spiral, nailed to a post, which spins rapidly after being lit. Larger wheels consist of one or more drivers on a radial spoke, often with gerbs for added effect.
This firework is often used for home garden fireworks rather than professional displays. It is nailed to a post and spins rapidly emitting sparks and loud whistles
Catherine Wheel is an alternative rock band from Great Yarmouth, England. They take their moniker from the firework, the Catherine wheel.
The Catherine wheel (also Catharine wheel, pinwheel) is a type of firework consisting of a powder-filled spiral tube, mounted with a pin through its centre. When ignited, it rotates quickly, producing a display of sparks and coloured flame.
