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dy·na·mite
 dynamite
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- pronunciation:
- daI
n
maIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a strong explosive. Dynamite has many uses, including blasting through rock to make roads, tunnels, and mines.
Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel.
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| related words: |
explosive |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
dynamites, dynamiting, dynamited |
| definition: |
to blow up, blast holes in, or destroy by using dynamite.
The soldiers dynamited the bridge. |
| related words: |
blast |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
(informal) wonderful; outstanding.
Her performance tonight was dynamite! |
| related words: |
splendid |
| derivation: |
dynamiter (n.) |
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