Explode and Roll

Explode

Explode verb - To break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure.

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Roll and explode are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Roll" instead a verb "Explode".

Roll verb - To form into a round compact mass.

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Explode and roll are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explode" instead a verb "Roll".

Nearby Words: rolled, rolling, roller, rollback, rollover

people	explode people	roll people
turn	explode turn	roll turn
time	explode time	roll time
way	explode way	roll way
Other words: bit, distance, head, car, ship, times, enemies.

The Mothers themselves explode when killed and will curl up and roll at Wang at high speed when enraged to explode.

Source: Video Game / Shadow Warrior (2013)
Also barrels, urns, chests and other objects will roll around, break on sufficiently hard impact and promptly explode (or break) if something else explodes within a certain distance of them.

Source: Ragdoll Physics
The flamethrower is available in d20Modern, and can force victims to roll around to put out the fire... but it's illegal, and can explode while you're wearing it.

Source: Fire-Breathing Weapon

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