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Dynamite Definition & Meaning

dynamite
noun
  1. an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
verb
  1. blow up with dynamite; "The rock was dynamited"

"Dynamite" in song lyrics

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  • "Feel like dynamite!!"
    2 Live Crew — Feel Alright Y'all
  • "Kaboom give me room so I can drop this dynamite"
    The 49ers — What Ya Got
  • "With the infered light, Is had a half stick of dynamite"
    9th Prince f/ Islord — Height of the Recession

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Frequently asked questions

What does dynamite mean?
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp blow up with dynamite; "The rock was dynamited"
What part of speech is dynamite?
Dynamite is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does dynamite have?
Dynamite has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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