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exploder

exploder

1 7.1
A device or person who makes things blow up to destroy buildings
  • noun
  • /ɪkˈsploʊdər/
translation icon : detonador
  • Exploders.

Examples

  • Can't have it, so I'll have to buy an escape or exploder because I have a dog.

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  • So again, we've connected it up to this exploder, so don't operate that just yet.

  • Here is the key to operate the exploder button.

  • - If I'd had only had the exploder.

  • There's an exploder button in the control room.

  • It's called "Master Exploder."

  • Your exploder!

  • Perhaps if we ask nicely, the space aliens on nuke patrol in orbit will zap said nefarious exploders of WMD with death rays?

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  • The demolitions expert used an exploder to safely bring down the old building.

  • They carefully set up the exploder to ensure the fireworks would detonate at the right moment.

Synonyms

bomb
vsexploder
1.8

A container with explosive material that makes a large explosion and damages things

is wider, meaning any person or thing that causes an explosion
bomber
vsexploder
  • NSFW
129 5.1

A person who plants or sets off bombs to cause harm

is neutral and can mean any person or device causing an explosion
detonator
vsexploder
  • Specialized
69 6.7

A device that makes an explosion happen, for example in fireworks or mining

is broader, meaning any person or device that causes an explosion
explosive device
vsexploder
  • Specialized
40 4.1

An object made to burst violently and cause damage

is broader, also including people who cause explosions
high explosive
vsexploder
  • Specialized
13 5.8

A very strong chemical that explodes quickly and makes a lot of gas and energy

is broader, covering both materials and the agents that cause explosions
cracker
vsexploder
  • US
11 4.5

A small firework that makes a loud bang when lit

is broader, meaning any person or device that causes an explosion
blasting cap
vsexploder
  • Specialized
11 7.9

A small device that makes a larger explosive go off

is any agent that causes explosion, not only a tiny trigger element
primer
vsexploder
  • Specialized
7 8.8

A small part that makes a bullet fire when hit

covers all agents that cause explosions rather than only those that ignite propellant
blaster
vsexploder
  • Specialized
6 8.4

A worker who uses explosives to break rock or destroy buildings

is broader, covering any person or device that causes an explosion
incendiary device
vsexploder
  • Specialized
6 7.3

A weapon made to start fires using chemicals

is a general term that also covers non fire-starting causes of explosions
smoke bomb
vsexploder
4 3.7

A small object that makes a thick cloud of smoke to hide people or mark a place

is more general, including devices that cause explosions without producing smoke
banger
vsexploder
  • UK
2 8.2

A small firework that makes a very loud bang when you light it

is the general term for any agent that causes an explosion in context
detonating device
vsexploder
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A small object or bit of explosive used to start a larger explosion

is a more general person or device that causes explosions in many ways
time bomb
vsexploder
1 3.4

A bomb set to explode at a fixed time

is the general agent that causes explosions, not only timed devices
incendiary bomb
vsexploder
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A bomb that starts fires to burn buildings or fuel

is broader, meaning any person or device that makes something explode
package bomb
vsexploder
  • Offensive
1 5.6

A hidden device that explodes when someone opens a box or envelope

is wider, applying to any agent causing explosions whether hidden or not
burster
vsexploder
1 7.5

A small part that makes a balloon or canister break open with a loud bang

is more general, covering either people or devices that cause explosions
chargeman
vsexploder
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who places and sets off explosives in mines or construction

also includes devices that cause explosions, not only people at work
dynamiter
vsexploder
8.6

A person who uses dynamite to destroy things

is the general term for any agent that causes an explosion
bursting explosive
vsexploder
  • NSFW
8.5

A strong chemical charge in shells or bombs that makes a violent blast

is more general, including both triggers and agents that cause explosions
thermobaric bomb
vsexploder
  • NSFW
9.9

A bomb that spreads fuel and ignites to make a very hot, powerful blast

is general, meaning any person or device that produces an explosion
volume-detonation bomb
vsexploder
  • Specialized
9.8

A bomb that spreads fuel into the air and then sets it on fire to make a very large explosion

is a wider label covering any cause of explosion, not only fuel dispersion
fragmentation bomb
vsexploder
  • Specialized
8.1

A weapon that explodes and sends metal pieces at high speed to hurt people and damage things nearby

is more general, including both fragmenting weapons and other explosion causes
cannon cracker
vsexploder
8.8

A large firework that makes a very loud explosion

is broader, covering all kinds of persons or devices that cause explosions

Surface Forms

exploder singular
exploders plural

Morphology

exploder = explode (transparent) = explode + er

Formed by the verb 'explode' + agentive suffix '-er'; meaning 'something or someone that causes or performs exploding' is directly predictable.

Etymology

Exploder comes from explode, which has the part ex- meaning 'out', plus the ending -er meaning 'one who does'. So an exploder is a person or device that makes something 'burst out' or explode.