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letter bomb

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letter bomb
n.
An explosive mailed in an envelope rigged to cause detonation upon being opened.
letter bomb
Noun
an explosive device in an envelope or parcel that explodes when the envelope or parcel is opened
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.letter bombletter bomb - a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened
package bomb, parcel bomb
bomb - an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
Verb1.letter bombletter bomb - send an explosive to; "The Unabomber letter bombed a number of individuals and institutions"
bomb, bombard - throw bombs at or attack with bombs; "The Americans bombed Dresden"
Translations
letter bomb n → carta-bomba
letter bomb n → lettre piégée
letter bomb letter n → Briefbombe f
letter bomb n → lettera esplosiva


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