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 firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object..
Detonate :: Detonate (v. t.) To cause to explode; to cause to burn or inflame with a sudden report.
Lock :: Lock (n.) That part or apparatus of a firearm by which the charge is exploded; as, a matchlock, flintlock, percussion lock, etc..
Explode :: 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..
Explode :: Explode (v. i.) To burst forth with sudden violence and noise; as, at this, his wrath exploded..
Displode :: Displode (v. t.) To discharge; to explode.
Explode :: Explode (v. i.) To become suddenly expanded into a great volume of gas or vapor; to burst violently into flame; as gunpowder 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..
Explodent :: Explodent (n.) See Explosive, n., 2..
Displode :: Displode (v. i.) To burst with a loud report; to explode.
Torpedo :: Torpedo (n.) A kind of detonating cartridge or shell placed on a rail, and exploded when crushed under the locomotive wheels, -- used as an alarm signal..
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..
Uncapper :: Uncapper (n.) An instrument for removing an explode cap from a cartridge shell.
Exploder :: Exploder (n.) One who rejects an opinion or scheme with open contempt.
Spring :: Spring (v. t.) To cause to explode; as, to spring a mine..
Detonize :: Detonize (v. t. & i.) To explode, or cause to explode; to burn with an explosion; to detonate..
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 It has been superseded..
Exploded :: Exploded (imp. & p. p.) of Explod.
Explodent :: Explodent (n.) An instrument or agent causing explosion; an exploder; also, an explosive..
Detonate :: Detonate (v. i.) To explode with a sudden report; as, niter detonates with sulphur..
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