"exploder" meaning in English

See exploder in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ɪkˈspləʊ.də(ɹ)/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ɪkˈsploʊ.dɚ/ [General-American] Forms: exploders [plural]
Etymology: From explode + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|explode|er|id2=agent noun}} explode + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} exploder (plural exploders)
  1. Someone or something that explodes.
    Sense id: en-exploder-en-noun-fXw4cw5t Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 24 17 18 24 17 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 15 19 20 24 22 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 18 20 23 24 14
  2. A device to trigger explosive detonators such as a plunger or crank operated electrical generator. Categories (topical): People
    Sense id: en-exploder-en-noun-7EWegozZ Disambiguation of People: 1 15 1 39 45 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 24 17 18 24 17 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 15 19 20 24 22 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 18 20 23 24 14
  3. (military, nautical) A device to trigger explosions in torpedoes. Categories (topical): Military, Nautical
    Sense id: en-exploder-en-noun-OTiae~sv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 24 17 18 24 17 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 15 19 20 24 22 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 18 20 23 24 14 Topics: government, military, nautical, politics, transport, war
  4. (psychology) A person who directs their anger outward. Categories (topical): Psychology, People
    Sense id: en-exploder-en-noun-~Nu~0~Oy Disambiguation of People: 1 15 1 39 45 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun), Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 24 17 18 24 17 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun): 14 19 23 30 14 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 15 19 20 24 22 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 18 20 23 24 14 Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences
  5. (archaic) One who rejects an opinion or scheme with open contempt. Tags: archaic Categories (topical): People
    Sense id: en-exploder-en-noun-~sjzb4Mo Disambiguation of People: 1 15 1 39 45 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 24 17 18 24 17 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 15 19 20 24 22 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 18 20 23 24 14

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