Definition of explode

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Explode (v. i.) To burst forth with sudden violence and noise; as, at this, his wrath exploded..

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Exploded :: Exploded (imp. & p. p.) of Explod.
Detonate :: Detonate (v. t.) To cause to explode; to cause to burn or inflame with a sudden report.
Displode :: Displode (v. t.) To discharge; to explode.
Explode :: Explode (v. t.) To drive out with violence and noise, as by powder..
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..
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..
Fulminate :: Fulminate (v. t.) To cause to explode.
Explodent :: Explodent (n.) See Explosive, n., 2..
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..
Burst :: Burst (v. i.) To fly apart or in pieces; of break open; to yield to force or pressure, especially to a sudden and violent exertion of force, or to pressure from within; to explode; as, the boiler had burst; the buds will burst in spring..
Detonate :: Detonate (v. i.) To explode with a sudden report; as, niter detonates with sulphur..
Spring :: Spring (v. t.) To cause to explode; as, to spring a mine..
Explode :: Explode (v. t.) To cause to explode or burst noisily; to detonate; as, to explode powder by touching it with fire..
Exploder :: Exploder (n.) One who or that which explodes.
Torpedo :: Torpedo (n.) A kind of shell or cartridge buried in earth, to be exploded by electricity or by stepping on it..
Candlebomb :: Candlebomb (n.) A pasteboard shell used in signaling. It is filled with a composition which makes a brilliant light when it explodes.
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 It has been superseded..
Explode :: Explode (v. i.) To burst forth with sudden violence and noise; as, at this, his wrath exploded..
Displode :: Displode (v. i.) To burst with a loud report; to explode.
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