dynamite

Definition

  • n. an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
  • v. blow up with dynamite

Word forms

Present participle
dynamiting
Past tense
dynamited
Third person singular
dynamites
Past participle
dynamited

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The construction workers used dynamite to clear the land for the new building.

  2. vt.

    They had to dynamite the old bridge because it was too dangerous to use.