| Explode (explode) |
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| v. i. | (?) |
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| Ex*plode" |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Exploded] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Exploding.] [L. explodere, explosum, to drive
out, drive out a player by clapping] ex out+plaudere,
plodere, to cl |
To become suddenly
expanded into a great volume of gas or vapor; to burst violently into
flame; as, gunpowder explodes.
To burst with force and a loud report; to
detonate, as a shell filled with powder or the like material, or as a
boiler from too great pressure of steam.
To burst forth with sudden violence and
noise; as, at this, his wrath exploded.
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| Explode (explode) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Ex*plode" |
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To drive from the stage by noisy expressions of disapprobation;
to hoot off; to drive away or reject noisily; as, to explode a
play.
To bring into disrepute, and reject; to
drive from notice and acceptance; as, to explode a scheme,
fashion, or doctrine.
To cause to explode or burst noisily; to
detonate; as, to explode powder by touching it with
fire.
To drive out with violence and noise, as
by powder.
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