petard
English
/pɪˈtɑːd/, /pɪˈtɑɹd/
noun
Definitions
- (historical) A small, hat-shaped explosive device, used to breach a door or wall.
- Anything potentially explosive, in a non-literal sense.
- (now) A loud firecracker.
Etymology
Derived from Middle French petarder.
Origin
Middle French
petarder