h.e.
(ɪ)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
high explosive.
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brisance
(ɪˈzɑns, -ˈzɑ̃s, bri-)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
the shattering effect of a high explosive.
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cap
(detonator, detonating device, cap)
Princeton's WordNet
a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
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detonator
(detonator, detonating device, cap)
Princeton's WordNet
a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
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detonating device
(detonator, detonating device, cap)
Princeton's WordNet
a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
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lyddite
(ˈlɪd aɪt)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a high explosive consisting chiefly of picric acid.
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high
Webster Dictionary
possessing a characteristic quality in a supreme or superior degree; as, high (i. e., intense) heat; high (i. e., full or quite) noon; high (i. e., rich or spicy) seasoning; high (i. e., complete) pleasure; high (i. e., deep or vivid) color; high (i. e., extensive, thorough) scholarship, etc
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cherry bomb
(ˈtʃɛr i)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a red, globular firecracker with a long fuse and high explosive capability.
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disrupting explosive
(disrupting explosive, bursting explosive)
Princeton's WordNet
a high explosive that is used to damage the target that is under attack
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bursting explosive
(disrupting explosive, bursting explosive)
Princeton's WordNet
a high explosive that is used to damage the target that is under attack
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gelignite
(ˈdʒɛl ɪgˌnaɪt)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a high explosive consisting of a gelatinized mass of nitroglycerine with cellulose nitrate added.
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high explosive
(high explosive)
Princeton's WordNet
a powerful chemical explosive that produces gas at a very high rate
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cherry bomb
(cherry bomb)
Princeton's WordNet
a red ball-shaped firecracker with high explosive power
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explosive
Webster Dictionary
a sound produced by an explosive impulse of the breath; (Phonetics) one of consonants p, b, t, d, k, g, which are sounded with a sort of explosive power of voice. [See Guide to Pronunciation, Ã 155-7, 184.]
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torpedo
(ɔrˈpi doʊ)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a self-propelled underwater missile containing a high explosive and often a guidance system, usu. launched from a submarine or other warship against surface vessels.
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picric acid
(picric acid)
Princeton's WordNet
a yellow toxic highly explosive strong acid; used in high explosives and as a dye and in chemical reactions
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dynamite
(ˈdaɪ nəˌmaɪt)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a high explosive, orig. consisting of nitroglycerin mixed with an absorbent substance, now with ammonium nitrate usu. replacing the nitroglycerin.
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thunder
(ˈθʌn dər)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a loud, explosive, resounding noise produced by the explosive expansion of air heated by a lightning discharge.
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taggant
(ˈtæg ənt)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a substance added to an explosive that may be traced if the explosive is used for unlawful purposes.
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anti-personnel bomb
(fragmentation bomb, antipersonnel bomb, anti-personnel bomb, daisy cutter)
Princeton's WordNet
a bomb with only 10 to 20 per cent explosive and the remainder consisting of casings designed to break into many small high-velocity fragments; most effective against troops and vehicles
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fragmentation bomb
(fragmentation bomb, antipersonnel bomb, anti-personnel bomb, daisy cutter)
Princeton's WordNet
a bomb with only 10 to 20 per cent explosive and the remainder consisting of casings designed to break into many small high-velocity fragments; most effective against troops and vehicles
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daisy cutter
(fragmentation bomb, antipersonnel bomb, anti-personnel bomb, daisy cutter)
Princeton's WordNet
a bomb with only 10 to 20 per cent explosive and the remainder consisting of casings designed to break into many small high-velocity fragments; most effective against troops and vehicles
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antipersonnel bomb
(fragmentation bomb, antipersonnel bomb, anti-personnel bomb, daisy cutter)
Princeton's WordNet
a bomb with only 10 to 20 per cent explosive and the remainder consisting of casings designed to break into many small high-velocity fragments; most effective against troops and vehicles
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torpedo
(ɔrˈpi doʊ)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
any of various other explosive devices, as a firework that consists of an explosive wrapped up with gravel in a piece of tissue paper and that detonates when thrown against a hard surface.
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penetration bomb
(penetration bomb)
Princeton's WordNet
a bomb with about 30% explosive and a casing designed to penetrate hardened targets before the explosive detonates
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low-church
Webster Dictionary
not placing a high estimate on ecclesiastical organizations or forms; -- applied especially to Episcopalians, and opposed to high-church. See High Church, under High
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high-church
Webster Dictionary
of or pertaining to, or favoring, the party called the High Church, or their doctrines or policy. See High Church, under High, a
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yosemite falls
(ʊˈsɛm ɪ ti)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a series of falls in Yosemite National Park: upper falls, 1430 ft. (436 m) high; middle, 626 ft. (190 m) high; lower, 320 ft. (98 m) high. Total height (including rapids), 2526 ft. (770 m).
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promontory
Webster Dictionary
a high point of land or rock projecting into the sea beyond the line of coast; a headland; a high cape
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rank
Webster Dictionary
elevated grade or standing; high degree; high social position; distinction; eminence; as, a man of rank
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