Petard

[pɪ'tɑːd]

Definition

(noun.) an explosive device used to break down a gate or wall.

Checked by Erwin--From WordNet

Definition

(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 It has been superseded.

Checker: Michelle

Definition

n. a kind of mortar filled with gunpowder fixed to gates barriers &c. to break them down by explosion—(Shak.) Petar′: a paper bomb in pyrotechny.—ns. Petardeer′ Petardier′.—Hoist with one's own petard (see Hoist).

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