English dictionary
dynamite
/'d/aI/n/@/,m/aI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An explosive substance consisting of nitroglycerin absorbed by some inert, porous solid, as infusorial earth, sawdust, etc. It is safer than nitroglycerin, being less liable to explosion from moderate shocks, or from spontaneous decomposition.
Source: webster1913
verb
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blow up with dynamite
ExamplesThe rock was dynamited.
Source: WordNet 3.0