Synonyms of Rupert's drop
5 similar words
Another word for Rupert's drop is Dutch tear. Other synonyms of Rupert's drop are glass tear, Prince Rupert's drop, Prince Rupert's tear and Rupert's tear.
Synonyms and similar words for Rupert's drop
nounA glass bead created by dripping molten glass into cold water so it solidifies into a tadpole shape...
- Dutch tearSynonym of Rupert's drop.
- glass tearSynonym of Rupert's drop.
- Prince Rupert's dropSynonym of Rupert's drop.
- Prince Rupert's tearSynonym of Rupert's drop.
- Rupert's tearSynonym of Rupert's drop.
Meaning of Rupert's drop
- noun A glass bead created by dripping molten glass into cold water so it solidifies into a tadpole shape with a very tough head but a long fragile tail which, if damaged, causes the bead to disintegrate explosively.
Questions about synonyms of Rupert's drop
- What is another word for Rupert's drop?
- Rupert's drop has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as Dutch tear, glass tear, Prince Rupert's drop, Prince Rupert's tear and Rupert's tear.
- What does Rupert's drop mean?
- Rupert's drop means a glass bead created by dripping molten glass into cold water so it solidifies into a tadpole shape with a very tough head but a long fragile tail which, if damaged, causes the bead to disintegrate explosively.
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