petardo

Definitions of petardo
  1. noun
    a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
    synonyms: capsula, detonatore, esploditore
  2. noun
    an explosive device used to break down a gate or wall
  3. noun
    firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
    synonyms: mortaretto
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    type of:
    botto, fuochi, fuoco artificiale, fuoco d'artificio, fuoco pirotecnico
    (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
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