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пета́рда — meaning in English

petarda

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English meaning

  • detonator noun A small device used to trigger the explosion of a larger explosive charge.
  • firecracker noun A small paper-wrapped explosive that makes a loud bang, used for celebrations.

Senses

пета́рда is used for these senses in English:

  • detonator (rail transport, UK) A small explosive device attached to the railhead to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.
  • firecracker A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.

firecracker — full definition

  1. noun A small paper-wrapped explosive that makes a loud bang, used for celebrations.
  2. noun An exciting, energetic, or unpredictable person.

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