letter bomb

letter bomb
noun
a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened
Syn: ↑parcel bomb, ↑package bomb
Hypernyms: ↑bomb
verb
send an explosive to
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The Unabomber letter bombed a number of individuals and institutions

Hypernyms: ↑bombard, ↑bomb
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s somebody

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noun, pl ⋯ bombs [count]
: a bomb that is mailed to someone in a letter or package and that explodes when the letter or package is opened — called also (Brit) parcel bomb

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ˈletter bomb [letter bomb letter bombs] noun
a small bomb that is sent to sb hidden in a letter that explodes when the envelope is opened
see also parcel bomb

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  • letter bomb — let ter bomb , letter bomb let ter bomb . A bomb disguised as a letter and sent through the mail, usually rigged to explode and kill or harm the recipient when opened. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • letter-bomb — let ter bomb , letter bomb let ter bomb . A bomb disguised as a letter and sent through the mail, usually rigged to explode and kill or harm the recipient when opened. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • letter-bomb — v. t. to send a letter bomb to. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • letter bomb — letter bombs N COUNT A letter bomb is a small bomb which is disguised as a letter or parcel and sent to someone through the post. It is designed to explode when it is opened …   English dictionary

  • letter bomb — letter ,bomb noun count a small bomb hidden inside a letter …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • letter bomb — letter .bomb n a small bomb hidden in a package and sent to someone in order to kill or harm them …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • letter bomb — ► NOUN ▪ an explosive device hidden in a small package and detonated when the package is opened …   English terms dictionary

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