Explosive Charge (Noun)
Meaning
A quantity of explosive to be set off at one time; "this cartridge has a powder charge of 50 grains".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The demolitions expert carefully placed the explosive charge at the base of the building to ensure a controlled collapse.
- The bomb squad technician worked to disable the explosive charge, knowing that one wrong move could be disastrous.
- The firework exploded with a loud boom, releasing a colorful display of sparks from the explosive charge within.
- The construction team used a series of small explosive charges to break up the rock face and clear a path for the new road.
- The police investigation revealed that the suspect had planted an explosive charge under the car, which was detonated remotely.