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dynamite

dy·na·mite

dynamite

 
pronunciation:
daI n maIt
parts of speech:
noun, verb, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition: a strong explosive. Dynamite has many uses, including blasting through rock to make roads, tunnels, and mines.
Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel.
 
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: dynamites, dynamiting, dynamited
definition: to blow up, blast holes in, or destroy by using dynamite.
The soldiers dynamited the bridge.
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: (informal) wonderful; outstanding.
Her performance tonight was dynamite!
derivation: dynamiter (n.)
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