Definition of explode

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Explode (v. i.) To burst with force and a loud report; to detonate, as a shell filled with powder or the like material, or as a boiler from too great pressure of steam..

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Torpedo :: Torpedo (n.) A kind of shell or cartridge buried in earth, to be exploded by electricity or by stepping on it..
Explode :: Explode (v. t.) To drive out with violence and noise, as by powder..
Fulminate :: Fulminate (v. i.) To thunder; hence, to make a loud, sudden noise; to detonate; to explode with a violent report..
Candlebomb :: Candlebomb (n.) A pasteboard shell used in signaling. It is filled with a composition which makes a brilliant light when it explodes.
Torpedo :: Torpedo (n.) A quantity of explosives anchored in a channel, beneath the water, or set adrift in a current, and so arranged that they will be exploded when touched by a vessel, or when an electric circuit is closed by an operator on shore..
Displode :: Displode (v. i.) To burst with a loud report; to explode.
Spring :: Spring (v. t.) To cause to explode; as, to spring a mine..
Caisson :: Caisson (n.) A chest filled with explosive materials, to be laid in the way of an enemy and exploded on his approach..
Lock :: Lock (n.) That part or apparatus of a firearm by which the charge is exploded; as, a matchlock, flintlock, percussion lock, etc..
Bolis :: Bolis (n.) A meteor or brilliant shooting star, followed by a train of light or sparks; esp. one which explodes..
Explode :: Explode (v. i.) To become suddenly expanded into a great volume of gas or vapor; to burst violently into flame; as gunpowder explodes.
Explode :: Explode (v. t.) To bring into disrepute, and reject; to drive from notice and acceptance; as, to explode a scheme, fashion, or doctrine..
Explodent :: Explodent (n.) An instrument or agent causing explosion; an exploder; also, an explosive..
Explode :: Explode (v. t.) To drive from the stage by noisy expressions of disapprobation; to hoot off; to drive away or reject noisily; as, to explode a play..
Fulminate :: Fulminate (v. t.) To cause to explode.
Detonize :: Detonize (v. t. & i.) To explode, or cause to explode; to burn with an explosion; to detonate..
Detonate :: Detonate (v. t.) To cause to explode; to cause to burn or inflame with a sudden report.
Explode :: Explode (v. i.) To burst forth with sudden violence and noise; as, at this, his wrath exploded..
Uncapper :: Uncapper (n.) An instrument for removing an explode cap from a cartridge shell.
Petard :: Petard (n.) A case containing powder to be exploded, esp. a conical or cylindrical case of metal filled with powder and attached to a plank, to be exploded against and break down gates, barricades, drawbridges, etc. It has been superseded..
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