(explosives) An improvised explosive device consisting of blasting powder or other explosive material encased in a metal pipe to increase the blast effect.

An explosive munition designed to explode in the air and release a cluster of smaller explosives, thus spreading the blast over a larger area.

A device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material, designed to spread radiation over a wide area.

The action of dropping bombs from the air. / The action of placing and detonating bombs.

present participle of bomb

(informal) The atomic bomb; the capacity to launch a nuclear attack.

An atomic bomb that produces a greater amount of neutrons, and a lesser amount of blast; the intention being to create equal lethal neutron radiation and blast radii which increases the effectiveness of the weapon against armour while reducing collateral damage.

(informal) A motion picture that generates relatively low revenue at the box office, especially less than the budget for producing it.

One who carries explosives on his or her body or in a vehicle and intends to detonate them (dying in the process) to kill people and inflict widespread damage, usually motivated by a political or religious cause.

A nuclear weapon