petard

Meanings

• an explosive device that is designed to destroy itself and its target when a fuse is lit.

  - "The soldiers lit the fuse of the petard and ran for cover."
  - "The pirate captain ordered his crew to prepare the petard and aim it at the enemy ship."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɪˈtɑːd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with petard
belch , hiccup , parch , warch

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Homophones

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1. petard (sl) : explosive device
   

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Variants

List of all variants of petard that leads to same result
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Forms

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The verb form of 'petard' is 'petard (oneself or another)'. This means to explode or detonate an explosive device, usually with the intention of causing damage or destruction.

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Etymology

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The word 'petard' comes from the Old French word 'petarde', which means 'explosive device'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Explosive device: An explosive device is a type of munition or bomb that uses explosive material to generate pressure and destroy its target, usually by causing a large explosion.

2. Military siege: A military siege is a military operation in which a force lays siege to a town, city, or fortified place, with the intention of capturing it or forcing its defenders to surrender.

3. Tournament: A tournament is a competitive event in which individuals, teams, or groups compete against one another for the chance to win a prize, title, or recognition. Tournaments can take various forms, including sports tournaments, academic tournaments, music tournaments, and others.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, petards were often used in military sieges and tournaments to create noise, surprise, and fear in the enemy.

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