fulgurator

The fulgurator was a sort of auto-propulsive engine, of peculiar construction, charged with an explosive composed of new substances and which only produced its effect under the action of a deflagrator that was also new.

Facing the Flag Jules Verne 1866

At last the time would come, to men and women alike, when instead of a journeyman with food, Master Gurloes would appear trailing three or four journeymen and perhaps an examiner and a fulgurator.

The Shadow of the Torturer Wolfe, Gene 1980

I assume they won't blindly throw themselves against a machine gun, a howitzer, a fulgurator.

The Queen of Air and Darkness Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 1973

French inventor, it was in the hope of getting possession of Roch's fulgurator, for which, neither the old nor new continent would pay the impossible price demanded.

Facing the Flag Jules Verne 1866

It says all that is necessary about the island, whose exact situation is marked on all modern charts and maps, and points out the expediency of acting without delay, and what to do in case Ker Karraje is in the position to employ Roch's fulgurator.

Facing the Flag Jules Verne 1866

Roch would not agree to experiment until the millions at which he valued his fulgurator had first been paid to him.

Facing the Flag Jules Verne 1866

Meanwhile, for aught I know I may hear the thunder of Roch's fulgurator as it destroys the ships approaching to make a night attack.

Facing the Flag Jules Verne 1866

And if Ker Karraje is terrible as it is, how much more so will he become if he ever obtains possession of Roch's fulgurator!

Facing the Flag Jules Verne 1866

Does the Count d'Artigas hope to force from him the secret of his fulgurator with a view to utilizing it for the defence of Back Cup in case his retreat should by chance be discovered?

Facing the Flag Jules Verne 1866

If Thomas Roch is to be credited, this fulgurator could shatter the terrestrial spheroid at one blow.

Facing the Flag Jules Verne 1866