smoke bomb
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Definition
Noun: 1. A pyrotechnic device that produces a dense cloud of smoke upon ignition: A smoke bomb is a canister or device designed to release a large volume of colored or white smoke, typically for signaling, creating a visual screen, or in recreational paintball and airsoft games. 2. A bomb that gives off thick smoke when it explodes; used to make a smoke screen or to mark a position: In military or tactical contexts, it refers to a munition that generates a thick, obscuring cloud of smoke upon detonation to conceal movement or mark a specific location.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The protesters used a smoke bomb to create cover and disperse.
- During the military exercise, they deployed a smoke bomb to mark the landing zone for the helicopters.
- In paintball, players sometimes use smoke bombs for tactical advantage.
Advanced Usage
- "to deploy/detonate a smoke bomb": To activate or set off a smoke bomb.
- The special forces unit deployed a smoke bomb to cover their retreat.
- "a smoke bomb went off": Describes the moment a smoke bomb activates.
- A smoke bomb went off in the stadium, causing a brief panic.
Variants and Related Words
- Smoke grenade (n): A specific type of smoke bomb, typically a handheld canister with a pin and spoon mechanism, used by military and law enforcement.
- The soldier pulled the pin and threw the smoke grenade.
- Pyrotechnic smoke device (n): A formal technical term for any device that creates smoke through a chemical reaction.
Synonyms
- Smoke canister: A cylindrical container that emits smoke.
- Smoke pot: An older term for a device that generates smoke, often for signaling.
Related Phrases
- Smoke screen: A cloud of smoke used to conceal military operations; metaphorically, anything used to disguise or obscure true intentions.
- The company's complex financial report was just a smoke screen to hide its losses.
Noun
- a bomb that gives off thick smoke when it explodes; used to make a smoke screen or to mark a position