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Petard

Noun

1. A small bomb or explosive device used for breaching gates and walls.

Sample Sentence: The soldiers used a petard to destroy the castle's gate and gain entry.

Noun

2. (informal) A predicament or difficult situation.

Sample Sentence: Jane found herself in a petard when she realized she had forgotten her keys inside the locked car.

Verb

1. To blow up or destroy with a petard.

Sample Sentence: The rebels attempted to petard the enemy's fortifications but failed.

Verb

2. (obsolete) To bring harm or disadvantage upon oneself.

Sample Sentence: He petarded his own reputation by spreading false rumors.