| arm2 |
(usu. pl.) weapons, esp. those that shoot or explode. [2/7 definitions] |
| blow2 |
to cause to explode (often fol. by "out"). [1/14 definitions] |
| blow up |
to explode. [2/6 definitions] |
| booby trap |
a bomb or other explosive device that is well-hidden and wired to explode upon being touched or triggered by an unsuspecting person. [1/2 definitions] |
| burst |
to break, open up, or explode suddenly, usu. because of internal pressure. [2/8 definitions] |
| claymore mine |
a mine, planted in the ground, that is designed to explode in a fanlike array of fragments in the path of an enemy force. |
| depth charge |
a device set to explode under water, used esp. against submarines. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode suddenly and violently. |
| dud |
a shell, bomb, or the like that fails to explode. [1/3 definitions] |
| erupt |
to break or explode out of a restrained or confined condition. [1/6 definitions] |
| fireworks |
(sometimes used with a sing. verb) devices that burn or explode to produce noise, bright light, or a brilliant display of colors. [1/3 definitions] |
| fulminate |
to explode violently. [1/4 definitions] |
| go off |
to explode. [1/8 definitions] |
| go off on (someone) |
(informal) to explode in anger or outrage at someone, usually with a burst of speech. |
| grenade |
a small missile thrown or shot from a rifle-mounted launcher at a target after being primed to explode. [1/2 definitions] |
| let off |
to release (something) or allow (something) to explode. [1/3 definitions] |
| magnetic mine |
a marine mine designed to explode when its magnetic needle responds to the mass of a nearby ship. |
| minefield |
an expanse of land or water in which mines that explode on contact have been laid. |
| pop1 |
to explode or burst open with such a sound. [2/17 definitions] |
| pyrotechnic |
of, pertaining to, or designating detonators or other activating devices that ignite or explode on signal. [1/3 definitions] |
| set off |
to cause (something) to explode [1/5 definitions] |