PETARD


Meaning of PETARD in English

pə̇ˈtärd, -tȧd noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle French, from peter to break wind (from pet expulsion of intestinal gas, from Latin peditum, from neuter of peditus, past participle of pedere to break wind) + -ard; akin to Greek bdein to break wind silently, Russian bzdet'

1. : a metal or wood case containing an explosive for use in breaking down a door or gate or in breaching a wall

2. : a firework that explodes with a loud report

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