Phrase guide
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noun
An explosive device sent through the post, triggered to explode when the letter or packet is opened.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A virus contained within an email or similar file.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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verb
To send a letter bomb (of either sense).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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noun
a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: parcel bomb, package bomb
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Broader terms: bomb
verb
send an explosive to
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: bombard, bomb
History
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Across languages
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