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pipe bomb

An explosive device contained in a metal pipe.

tr.v. pipe·bombed, pipe·bomb·ing, pipe·bombs

To blow up (something) with a pipe bomb.

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pipe bomb

(Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a small explosive device hidden in a pipe or drain, detonated by means of a timer

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pipe′ bomb`

a small homemade bomb typically contained in a metal pipe.

[1965–70]

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pipe bomb - a small homemade bomb usually contained in a metal pipe

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