NOUN | artifact | GP bomb, 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 |
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Meaning | 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. | |
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Synonym | general-purpose bomb | |
Narrower | blockbuster | A large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block) |
Broader | bomb | An explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions |
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