Petard
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛtərd/
Petard (noun)
- A small explosive device used to blow open doors or gates.
- An old term for a type of firework or explosive device.
Examples
- A petard can be used to breach a door.
- The term petard is often used in historical contexts.
Common collocations: set off a petard, use a petard, define a petard, refer to a petard