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petard

pe·tard

petard

 
pronunciation:
pih tard
phrases:
hoist by one's own petard
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition: an explosive device formerly used in warfare to breach a defensive fortification.
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phrase: hoist by one's own petard