Wordie: Pinwheel

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(n): low-growing woody shrub or perennial with woody base

(n): a wheel that has numerous pins that are set at right angles to its rim

(n): a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

(n): a toy consisting of vanes of colored paper or plastic that is pinned to a stick and spins when it is pointed into the wind

(n): an artifact designed to be played with

(n): a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire

(n): (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.

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