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Petardes

Definition

Petardes is a highly flammable material usually made of gunpowder, used in ancient times to blow open doors or gates.

Parts of Speech

• Noun: Petardes
• Plural: Petardes

Senses

1. A highly explosive material used for demolition purposes.
2. A small bomb or firecracker used to make a loud noise and explosive effect, typically used in celebrations.

Usages

Popular Usage

In modern usage, petardes are rarely encountered, but they hold historical significance as one of the earliest forms of explosive devices.

Local Usage

In some regions, petardes are still used during festive occasions to create a loud bang and bright displays of light.

Sample Sentences

• During the siege, the soldiers used petardes to blow open the castle gates.
• The children squealed with delight as the petardes exploded in the night sky, illuminating the entire neighborhood.
• The archaeological excavation unearthed ancient petardes, shedding light on the warfare techniques of the time.

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