American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth
Edition - n. A device, such as a fuse or percussion cap, used to
set off an explosive charge. - n. An explosive. Century
Dictionary and Cyclopedia - n. That which detonates; it
detonating preparation; a percussion-cap. - n. A device used to
detonate an explosive device etc. - n. rail transport, UK a
small explosive device attached to the railhead to provide an
audible warning when a train passes over it. GNU Webster's 1913
- n. obsolete, obsolete An explosive whose action is practically
instantaneous. - n. obsolete, obsolete Something used to
detonate a charge, as a detonating fuse. - n. obsolete, obsolete
A case containing detonating powder, the explosion of which
serves as a signal, as on railroads. - n. obsolete A gun fired
by a percussion cap. - n. a mechanical or electrical explosive
device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate
the reaction of a disrupting explosive - detonate + -or
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