volcano

n. a mountain with an opening where hot lava, ash, and gas can erupt from underground.

n. a vent or fissure in the earth's crust through which magma, volcanic gases, and ash are ejected.

“The volcano erupted last night, sending a huge cloud of ash into the sky.”

“Geologists monitored the dormant volcano for months, looking for seismic activity that might indicate a pending eruption of magma.”

n. a small firework that sits on the ground and shoots sparks upward in a cone shape.

n. a pyrotechnic device designed to produce a steady upward plume of sparks, mimicking a volcanic eruption.

“We lit a gold volcano in the garden for the New Year's Eve celebration.”

“The display concluded with several silver volcanoes that showered the driveway in a bright, controlled fountain of sparks.”

v. to explode or burst out suddenly like a volcano.

v. to erupt or burst forth with great force; often used figuratively to describe sudden emotional outbursts.

“The crowd started to volcano with cheers when the goal was scored.”

“His long-suppressed anger finally began to volcano, spilling over into a heated argument that stunned everyone in the boardroom.”

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