Wondering how to use Squib in a sentence? Below are 10+ example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as firework or pyrotechnic.
Squib meaning
- A small firework that is intended to spew sparks rather than explode.
- A similar device used to ignite an explosive or launch a rocket, etc.
- A kind of slow match or safety fuse.
Synonyms of Squib
Using Squib
- The main meaning on this page is: A small firework that is intended to spew sparks rather than explode. | A similar device used to ignite an explosive or launch a rocket, etc. | A kind of slow match or safety fuse.
- Useful related words include: firework, pyrotechnic.
- In the example corpus, squib often appears in combinations such as: damp squib, squib kick, the squib.
Context around Squib
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 8 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 18 statements, 1 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Squib
- In this selection, "squib" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, damp, magical, kicks, kick, employs and kicks stand out and add context to how "squib" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a damp squib and a damp squib at least. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "squib" sits close to words such as aare, aarti and abl, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with squib
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Curiously, the coach defended the squib kick. (7 words)
Nonetheless, they claim Trump used a squib to release fake blood. (11 words)
In all probability, the accord is likely to become a damp squib. (12 words)
Turner’s squib back toward the mound resulted in Astros pitcher Brad Peacock rushing a throw to first, and as Turner ran through the bag, he collided with Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel’s glove, knocking it off his hand. (40 words)
According to the NFL's highlight film for the game, the 49ers had discovered Wersching's ability to effectively use the squib during their 1981 season opener when a leg injury kept him from fully powering into the football. (39 words)
The eclectic show put on by director Thomas Jolly was not to everyone’s taste — the Times of London called it “surreal” and a “damp squib” but no-one could doubt its originality and daring. (35 words)
Will the Boris bounce spark house price fireworks or be a damp squib? (13 words)
It seems the bandh call is turning out to be a damp squib, at least in Bengaluru! (17 words)
Example sentences (20)
All of these demands have turned out to be something of a damp squib.
Instead, the Squib employs satire as a potent tool to lampoon political figures, Big Tech, woke ideology and parties, fearlessly criticizing their actions and policies.
They must not let this glorious season of over achievement fizzle out like a damp squib because of the bitter disappointment of Wembley.
Curiously, the coach defended the squib kick.
He managed to turn what ended up being a damp squib of a game into one that threatened to boil over.
Nonetheless, they claim Trump used a squib to release fake blood.
The eclectic show put on by director Thomas Jolly was not to everyone’s taste — the Times of London called it “surreal” and a “damp squib” but no-one could doubt its originality and daring.
Whenever Dhanush and Selvaraghavan have teamed up, it has been a treat for their fans, except for their last collaboration, Naane Varuvean, which turned out to be a damp squib.
It seems the bandh call is turning out to be a damp squib, at least in Bengaluru!
Both were enforced, leading to the unusual spectacle of the Cowboys kicking off from the Detroit 35. Dallas took advantage, using a squib kick that forced the Lions to start at their 15.
In all probability, the accord is likely to become a damp squib.
Turner’s squib back toward the mound resulted in Astros pitcher Brad Peacock rushing a throw to first, and as Turner ran through the bag, he collided with Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel’s glove, knocking it off his hand.
Will the Boris bounce spark house price fireworks or be a damp squib?
Many fans have raised questions about Dumbledore’s decision to hire Argus Filch, a non-magical Squib, as caretaker of Hogwarts Castle.
Plenty of other possible approaches can be attempted, with sky kicks, squib kicks, line drives, positional kicks, or whatever kind of strange hops and spins that a kicker can put on the ball.
That’s enough for Breitbart, Fox News and Canada’s The Rebel to infer, invent and interpret any squib of information as evidence Hussain’s actions were terrorism.
Unlike a Squib, a magical being who angrily suppresses their powers is completely at risk of developing one of these creatures.
According to the NFL's highlight film for the game, the 49ers had discovered Wersching's ability to effectively use the squib during their 1981 season opener when a leg injury kept him from fully powering into the football.
Another squib would open the thrust reversal ports in the forward end of the stage and ignite the propellant in the forward end, causing the motor to reverse direction.
A squib is when an underpowered round is fired, perhaps with an insufficient amount of powder in the case, and the bullet lodges in the bore.
Common combinations with squib
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- damp squib 8×
- squib kick 4×
- the squib 3×
- squib of 2×