Como Pronunciar "petard"
word
ˈpɛtɝd/, /pəˈtɑd
puh-TARD
pˈɛtɑːd
pi-TARD
Definição
A petard is a small bomb or explosive device used historically to break down doors or walls, especially in medieval times. The word can also appear in the phrase 'hoist with one's own petard', meaning harmed by one's own plan.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpɛtɝd/, /pəˈtɑd
Inglês Britânico
pˈɛtɑːd
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
puh-TARD
UK
pi-TARD
Ouça em Contexto
In medieval times, soldiers used a petard to break through castle gates.
A petard is an ancient explosive device.
The wall was destroyed by a petard.
He was hoist with his own petard after his plan backfired.