noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An explosive charge covered in mud, sand, or similar material before detonation, instead of being placed in a borehole.

Verb

1. 1
   To cover an explosive charge in mud, sand, etc. before detonation, instead of placing it in a borehole.

Etymology

From mud + cap.

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