car bomb

noun

a bomb placed in a car and wired to explode when the ignition is started or by remote control or by a timing device

• Hypernyms: ↑bomb

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noun

: an explosive device concealed in an automobile for use as a weapon of terrorism

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1. a bomb placed in a vehicle and wired to explode when the ignition is started, by remote control, or by a timing device.

2. a vehicle containing explosives detonated by remote control or a timing device.

[1970-75]

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car bomb noun

An explosive device concealed beneath or inside a car, detonated by remote control or when the car engine is started

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Main Entry: ↑car

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car bomb UK US noun [countable] [singular car bomb plural car bombs]

a bomb hidden in or under a car

Thesaurus: types of bomb, explosive or missile_hyponym

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1.

n. a bomb concealed in or under a parked car, used esp. by terrorists

2.

v. (car-bomb) [trans.] attack with such a bomb

Derivatives:

car bomber n.

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noun, pl ⋯ bombs [count]

: a bomb that is hidden inside or underneath a vehicle

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ˈcar bomb [car bomb car bombs] noun

a bomb hidden inside or under a car

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a car bomb attack outside the embassy