Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
petard
noun
pɪˈtɑrd
Definition
A small explosive device used for breaching doors or walls.
Examples
- The soldiers planted a petard at the enemy’s gate.
- During the siege, they utilized a petard to create an opening in the fortress wall.
Meaning
A petard is traditionally a type of explosive charge that was used in warfare to blow open gates or walls.
Synonyms
- explosive
- bomb
- charge
