Catharine wheel \Cath"a*rine wheel`\ See {catherine wheel}. Catherine wheel \Cath"er*ine wheel`\ [So called from St. Catherine of Alexandria, who is represented with a wheel, in allusion to her martyrdom.] 1. (Geoth.Arth.) Same as {Rose window} and {Wheel window}. Called also {Catherine-wheel window}. 2. (Pyrotechny) A revolving piece of fireworks resembling in form the window of the same name. [Written also {Catharine wheel}.]