petard (Meaning)
petard (n)
an explosive device used to break down a gate or wall
petard (n.)
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 It has been superseded.
Synonyms & Antonyms of petard
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petard Sentence Examples
- The rebel forces hoised their enemy with their own petard by cunningly luring them into a trap.
- The arrogant knight was hoisted with his own petard when his overconfidence led him to underestimate his opponent.
- The politician's attempt to discredit his rival backfired and hoisted him with his own petard.
- The manipulative narcissist used the victim's vulnerabilities to hoist them with their own petard.
- The gambler's reckless betting habits eventually hoisted him with his own petard, leading to financial ruin.
- The thief's intricate plan turned against him, hoisting him with his own petard and landing him behind bars.
- The hunter's over-eagerness to bag his prize inadvertently hoisted him with his own petard, causing him to trip and injure himself.
- The arrogant bully's cruel words and actions ultimately hoisted him with his own petard, alienating his friends and isolating himself.
- The teacher's strict disciplinary methods unwittingly hoisted her with her own petard, creating a tense and unmotivated classroom environment.
- The ambitious entrepreneur's failure to consider the risks associated with his venture hoisted him with his own petard, resulting in the collapse of his business.
FAQs About the word petard
an explosive device used to break down a gate or wallA case containing powder to be exploded, esp. a conical or cylindrical case of metal filled with powder and
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The rebel forces hoised their enemy with their own petard by cunningly luring them into a trap.
The arrogant knight was hoisted with his own petard when his overconfidence led him to underestimate his opponent.
The politician's attempt to discredit his rival backfired and hoisted him with his own petard.
The manipulative narcissist used the victim's vulnerabilities to hoist them with their own petard.
