Squib

A squib is a small explosive about the size of a firecracker[?]. It is often used to ignite a larger pyrotechnic[?] explosive, such as a rocket engine. They are also widely used in the special effects industry to simulate a bullet hit on a person. A "damp squib" is literally one that fails to go off due to wetting, but the term is come into general use to mean anything that fails to meet expectations.

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In the Harry Potter books of J. K. Rowling, a Squib is a person from a wizarding family without any magical powers. Contrast with Muggle.

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A Squib[?] is a type of small sailboat originally designed in 1967.

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In computing, Squib[?] is a message board[?] system for Zope.