Definition of explode

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Explode (v. t.) To cause to explode or burst noisily; to detonate; as, to explode powder by touching it with fire..

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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..
Fulminate :: Fulminate (v. i.) To thunder; hence, to make a loud, sudden noise; to detonate; to explode with a violent report..
Fizgig :: Fizgig (n.) A firework, made of damp powder, which makes a fizzing or hissing noise when it explodes..
Fulminate :: Fulminate (v. t.) To cause to explode.
Explode :: Explode (v. t.) To bring into disrepute, and reject; to drive from notice and acceptance; as, to explode a scheme, fashion, or doctrine..
Explode :: Explode (v. t.) To drive out with violence and noise, as by powder..
Detonate :: Detonate (v. t.) To cause to explode; to cause to burn or inflame with a sudden report.
Explodent :: Explodent (n.) See Explosive, n., 2..
Displode :: Displode (v. i.) To burst with a loud report; to explode.
Uncapper :: Uncapper (n.) An instrument for removing an explode cap from a cartridge shell.
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..
Torpedo :: Torpedo (n.) A kind of shell or cartridge buried in earth, to be exploded by electricity or by stepping on it..
Spring :: Spring (v. t.) To cause to explode; as, to spring a mine..
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..
Fusee :: Fusee (n.) A small packet of explosive material with wire appendages allowing it to be conveniently attached to a railroad track. It will explode with a loud report when run over by a train, and is used to provide a warning signal to the engineer..
Detonate :: Detonate (v. i.) To explode with a sudden report; as, niter detonates with sulphur..
Explode :: Explode (v. i.) To become suddenly expanded into a great volume of gas or vapor; to burst violently into flame; as gunpowder explodes.
Lock :: Lock (n.) That part or apparatus of a firearm by which the charge is exploded; as, a matchlock, flintlock, percussion lock, etc..
Exploded :: Exploded (imp. & p. p.) of Explod.
Candlebomb :: Candlebomb (n.) A pasteboard shell used in signaling. It is filled with a composition which makes a brilliant light when it explodes.
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