explosive projectile (noun)

  • 1explosive train — noun : a series of explosive elements of a land mine, bomb, or projectile that serve to set off the detonating charge * * * explosive train, a series of explosives arranged so that one charge of explosive sets fire to the next one until the main… …

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  • 2projectile — /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl / (say pruh jektuyl) noun 1. Military an object fired from a gun with an explosive propelling charge, such as a bullet, shell or grenade. 2. an object set in motion by an exterior impulse, which then continues to move by virtue of… …

  • 3star shell — noun an artillery shell containing an illuminant • Hypernyms: ↑flare, ↑flash * * * noun Etymology: star (I) + shell 1. : a shell that on bursting releases a shower of brilliant stars and is used for signaling 2 …

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  • 4gas shell — noun (military) bomb consisting of an explosive projectile filled with a toxic gas that is released when the bomb explodes • Topics: ↑military, ↑armed forces, ↑armed services, ↑military machine, ↑war machine • Hypernyms: ↑ …

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  • 5gas bomb — noun a bomb laden with chemical agents that are released when the bomb explodes • Syn: ↑chemical bomb • Hypernyms: ↑bomb, ↑chemical weapon * * * noun : a military explosive projectile filled with noxious gas that is usually liquefied under… …

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  • 6aerial torpedo — noun a torpedo designed to be launched from an airplane • Hypernyms: ↑torpedo * * * noun 1. : an explosive projectile fired from a trench mortar 2. : a torpedo designed for launching from an airplane 3. : a heavy aerial bomb 4. : a guided missile …

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  • 7dud — noun /dʌd/ a) A broken or nonfunctional device that does not perform its intended function, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile. b) A lottery ticket that does not give a payout …

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  • 8star shell — noun an explosive projectile which bursts in the air to light up an enemy s position …

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  • 9torpedo — 1. noun /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ,tɔɹˈpi.doʊ/ a) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon. b) A fish having wings that generate , a kind of . Syn: detonator …

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  • 10List of One Piece episodes (season 9) — The cover of the first DVD compilation released by Toei Animation of the ninth season The ninth season of the One Piece anime series was directed by Kōnosuke Uda and produced by Toei Animation. Like the rest of the series, it follows the… …

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