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exploding
adj 2noun 1
Definitions
adj
1
Having the appearance of an explosion.
2
Only available for a very short period.
noun
1
Explosion.
When helpless, a soldier lay racked with his goadings Of wounds he'd received in the battle's explodings.
Blowings up —explodings— Such would be your fate; Streams of fire 'neath us! — Bless us, what a state!
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