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dynamite

Definition

  • noun: a powerful explosive that is often used in the form of a stick
  • noun: an explosive that is made of nitroglycerin absorbed in a porous material and that often contains ammonium nitrate or cellulose nitrate
  • verb: to blow up (something) using dynamite
  • verb: to blow up with dynamite
  • synonyms: ballistite, tnt, annihilate

Examples

  • Her new album is 'dynamite'! [='terrific, wonderful']

  • The death penalty is political 'dynamite'.

  • They plan to 'dynamite' the old building.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and get some more, a lot more! Well, that ought to do it. Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch? Ha ha ha ha. What the hell is that? Whatever they're selling, I don't want it. Will you leave it? (..)
    1969 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
  • (..) but Mr. E.H. Harriman himself give me this job. I got to do my best. Your best don't include getting yourself killed. Dynamite's ready. Mr. E.H. Harriman himself had the confidence... Open the door, or that's it. You think (..)
    1969 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid