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n.
An instrument for removing an explode cap from a cartridge shell.
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.
v. t.
To cause to explode; as, to spring a mine.
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.
v. i.
To become suddenly expanded into a great volume of gas or vapor; to burst violently into flame; as gunpowder explodes.
n.
A pasteboard shell used in signaling. It is filled with a composition which makes a brilliant light when it explodes.
n.
One who or that which explodes.
v. t.
To bring into disrepute, and reject; to drive from notice and acceptance; as, to explode a scheme, fashion, or doctrine.
imp. & p. p.
of Explode
n.
A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object.
n.
An explosive cartridge or shell lowered or dropped into a bored oil well, and there exploded, to clear the well of obstructions or to open communication with a source of supply of oil.
n.
A kind of shell or cartridge buried in earth, to be exploded by electricity or by stepping on it.
v. t.
To cause to explode or burst noisily; to detonate; as, to explode powder by touching it with fire.
n.
That part or apparatus of a firearm by which the charge is exploded; as, a matchlock, flintlock, percussion lock, etc.
n.
An instrument or agent causing explosion; an exploder; also, an explosive.
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 It has been superseded.
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.
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.
v. i.
To burst forth with sudden violence and noise; as, at this, his wrath exploded.
n.
A chest filled with explosive materials, to be laid in the way of an enemy and exploded on his approach.
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