parcel bomb

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Definition

Noun: A parcel bomb is a concealed explosive device designed to be delivered and disguised as a harmless postal package or parcel. It is typically constructed to detonate when the package is opened or disturbed.

Usage

The term "parcel bomb" is used to specifically describe a bomb sent through a mail or delivery service. It emphasizes the method of delivery and concealment. * Security personnel are trained to identify the signs of a parcel bomb. * The building was evacuated after a suspicious parcel bomb was discovered in the mailroom.

Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in news reports and security contexts to describe acts of terrorism or targeted violence.
    • The activist was injured by a parcel bomb sent to his home address.
Variants and Related Words
  • Letter bomb: A very similar device concealed within an envelope, typically smaller than a parcel bomb.
  • Mail bomb: A broader term that can encompass both parcel bombs and letter bombs.
Synonyms
  • Package bomb
  • Mail bomb (in context)
Notes

"Parcel bomb" is a compound noun. Its meaning is specific and should not be confused with general terms for explosives. It refers specifically to the device's form and delivery method.

Noun
  1. a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened

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