Associations to the word «Petard»

Wiktionary

PETARD, noun. (historical) A small, hat-shaped explosive device, used to blow a hole in a door or wall.
PETARD, noun. Anything potentially explosive, in a non-literal sense.
PETARD, noun. (now rare) A loud firecracker.
PETARD, verb. (now rare) (archaic) To attack or blow a hole in (something) with a petard.

Dictionary definition

PETARD, noun. An explosive device used to break down a gate or wall.

Wise words

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