noun
Meaning 1
Someone or something that explodes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
exploder
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Received-Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspləʊ.də/
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General-American: /ɪkˈsploʊ.dəɹ/
noun
Meaning 2
A device to trigger explosive detonators such as a plunger or crank operated electrical generator.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A device to trigger explosions in torpedoes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, nautical, politics, transport, war
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noun
Meaning 4
A person who directs their anger outward.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences
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noun
Meaning 5
One who rejects an opinion or scheme with open contempt.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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History
Etymology
From explode + -er.