Definition

1. Noun:
   • A bomb made of plastic explosive: A type of explosive device where the primary charge is a malleable, putty-like explosive material, allowing it to be easily molded and concealed.

Usage

• The term "plastic bomb" specifically refers to the device's construction material (plastic explosive), not its delivery method or specific target. It is used in contexts discussing explosives, security threats, and military or terrorist weaponry.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Security forces discovered a plastic bomb hidden in a vehicle.
  • The terrorist was an expert in constructing plastic bombs.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term can function attributively to describe other nouns.
  • The unit specialized in plastic bomb disposal techniques.

Variants and Related Words

• Plastic explosive (n): The malleable explosive material used to make a plastic bomb.
  • C-4 is a well-known type of plastic explosive.

Synonyms

• Explosive device: A general term for any apparatus designed to explode.
• Improvised explosive device (IED): A broader category that may include plastic bombs.

Notes on Meaning

• The core meaning is fixed: an explosive device using plastic explosive. It does not refer to bombs made from the common material "plastic" (e.g., polyethylene). The "plastic" refers specifically to the putty-like consistency of the high explosive.

Noun

1. a bomb made of plastic explosive