dynamiting
ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪtɪŋ
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Definition of dynamiting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

explosivesRarethe act of blowing something up using dynamiteRare
  • Dynamiting the old bridge took several hours.

Adjective

1.
explosiveRarerelated to the use of dynamiteRare
  • The dynamiting charges were set for demolition.
combustive explosive volatile
2.
energyRareUSextremely exciting or powerfulRareUS
  • The dynamiting performance left the audience in awe.
electrifying thrilling
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Origin of dynamiting

Greek, dynamis (power) + -ing (action)

Examples of dynamiting in a sentence

  • The crew scheduled dynamiting of the boulder for dawn to limit traffic disruptions.
  • The dynamiting process required careful planning.
  • Dynamiting operations were halted due to safety concerns.
  • The dynamiting speech inspired everyone at the conference.
  • His dynamiting energy was contagious during the event.

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  1. French:minage, dynamité, ...
  2. German:Sprengung, sprengend, ...
  3. Italian:dinamitaggio, esplosivo, ...
  4. Spanish:voladura, explosivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:demolição, explosivo, ...
  6. Chinese:爆破, 爆破的, ...
  7. Japanese:ダイナマイト爆破, 爆破用の, ...
  8. Arabic:نَسْف بِالدِّينامِيت, مُتَعَلِّق بِالدِّينامِيت, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּיצּוּץ בְּדִּינָמִיט, דִּינָמִיטִי, ...
  10. Russian:подрыв, динамитный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підрив, вибуховий, ...
  12. Hindi:डायनामाइट से विस्फोट, डायनामाइट, ...
dynamite
ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt

Definition of dynamite - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
excitementsomething exceptionally exciting or impressive
  • The concert last night was pure dynamite.
sensation spectacle thrill
2.
explosivesTECH.explosive made from nitroglycerin and absorbent materialTECH.
  • The workers used dynamite to clear the rocks.
gelignite nitroglycerin TNT
3.
figurativeRareinformation that causes a strong reactionRare
  • The news he shared was absolute dynamite.

Verb

tr.
1.
figurative destructiondestroy or dismantle something non-physical
  • The scandal dynamited his political career.
demolish obliterate wreck
2.
explosivesTECH.destroy or blow up with explosivesTECH.
  • They planned to dynamite the old building at noon..
blast demolish explode
3.
changeRaredrastically change or enhance somethingRare
  • His innovative ideas really dynamited our approach to marketing..
revolutionize transform
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someone or something extremely exciting or impressive
Her performance was pure dynamite!
extremely exciting or thrilling story
That story is pure dynamite, I couldn't stop reading it!
the story is extremely exciting or thrilling
The story is dynamite, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.
topic causing political controversy or conflict
The leaked document was political dynamite.
used in sports commentary to describe a big play
He hits a home run, boom goes the dynamite.
western-style sushi with prawn tempura and capelin roe
I ordered a dynamite roll for lunch.

Origin of dynamite

Greek, dynamis (power)

Examples of dynamite in a sentence

  • The fireworks display was absolute dynamite.
  • Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel.
  • They handled the dynamite with extreme caution.
  • Her statement was political dynamite.
  • The leaked document turned out to be dynamite.
  • The new policy dynamited the outdated system.

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  1. French:dynamite, dynamiter, ...
  2. German:Wahnsinn, zerstören, ...
  3. Italian:dinamite, distruggere, ...
  4. Spanish:dinamita, dinamitar, ...
  5. Portuguese:dinamite, dinamitar, ...
  6. Chinese:爆炸性, 摧毁, ...
  7. Japanese:ダイナマイト, 破壊する, ...
  8. Arabic:شَيْء مُثير لِلإعجاب, قَوَّضَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַהִיט, לְפוֹצֵץ, ...
  10. Russian:восторг, разрушать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:динаміт, зруйнувати, ...
  12. Hindi:धमाकेदार चीज़, बर्बाद करना, ...

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