dynamite charge

Stick of destruction

A dynamite charge is a quantity of dynamite prepared for detonation, typically used in demolition, mining, or excavation.

The term emphasizes the explosive as a measured unit ready for use: They set dynamite charges along the rock face.

In figurative use, a dynamite charge can describe anything with explosive potential or impact.

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safety wire · explosive · nitroglycerin · Alfred Nobel · boom · bang · big bang · blow sky high · smoke · blast radius · blasting · demolition · demolition crew · tunneling · black powder · fuse wire · C-4 · excavation

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Opposites
explosive power/scale

dynamite chargefirecracker

Small celebratory explosive device

sparkler · party popper · cap gun · blank cartridge · squib

function/purpose

dynamite chargebuilding material

Substance for making structures

construction adhesive · welding torch · foundation stone · cornerstone

construction vs. destruction

dynamite chargefoundation stone

Inscribed ceremonial building block

cornerstone · mortar · cement · building materials · structural support

Family

dynamite, charge, dynamic, dynamics, dynamism, dynamo, dynasty, dynastic, charged

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG