general-purpose bomb

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general-purpose bomb - a large bomb (500 to 2,000 pounds that is 50% explosive) whose explosion creates a blast and whose metal casing creates some fragmentation effect

GP bomb

blockbuster - a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)

bomb - an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

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