car bomb

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Definition

Noun: A bomb that is concealed inside a car and designed to detonate, typically triggered by starting the vehicle's ignition, by a remote control signal, or by a preset timing mechanism. It is used as a weapon, often in acts of terrorism or insurgency.

Usage

The term "car bomb" is used to describe the specific type of explosive device and the method of its deployment. It functions as a noun, typically serving as the subject or object of a sentence.

Examples
  • Security forces discovered and defused a car bomb parked outside the embassy.
  • The explosion was caused by a car bomb detonated in the city center.
  • Investigators are analyzing the wreckage to determine the car bomb's composition.
Advanced Usage
  • "Car bomb attack": This is a common collocation describing an incident where a car bomb is used. It is a compound noun where "car bomb" acts as a modifier.
    • The city was shaken by a deadly car bomb attack near the market.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED): A more formal or technical term used by military and security professionals, synonymous with "car bomb."
  • Truck bomb: A similar device using a truck or larger vehicle, often containing a greater quantity of explosives.
Synonyms
  • Automobile bomb
  • Vehicle bomb
Related Phrases
  • To plant a car bomb: The act of secretly placing the explosive device in a vehicle.
    • Terrorists attempted to plant a car bomb in the parking garage.
  • Car bombing: The act or instance of using a car bomb; an attack carried out with a car bomb.
    • The group claimed responsibility for the car bombing.
Noun
  1. a bomb placed in a car and wired to explode when the ignition is started or by remote control or by a timing device