Word Meaning

Meaning of "petard" and the crossword clue

- An engine of war
- Explosive device used to breach walls or doors
- Small bomb
- Small explosive charge
- See Petard.
- A case containing powder to be exploded, esp. a conical or cylindrical case of metal filled with powder and attached to a plank, to be exploded against and break down gates, barricades, drawbridges, etc. It has been superseded.