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plastique

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A form of physical exercise that involves rotation of the joints.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A plastic explosive.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

an explosive material that is easily molded around the object it is intended to destroy

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: plastic explosive

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: explosive compound

History

Etymology

From French plastique. Doublet of plastic.