BOMBS Synonyms
17 hypernyms for bombs. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for BOMBS
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| ammunition | noun n | |||||
noun • projectiles to be fired from a gun • any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction • information that can be used to attack or defend a claim or argument or viewpoint | ||||||
| dynamite | noun n | |||||
noun • an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp verb • blow up with dynamite | ||||||
| nitroglycerin | noun n | |||||
noun • a heavy yellow poisonous oily explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol; used in making explosives and medically as a vasodilator (trade names Nitrospan and Nitrostat) | ||||||
| ordnance | noun n | |||||
noun • military supplies • large but transportable armament | ||||||
| explosives | noun n | |||||
adjective • serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst noun • a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck adjective satellite • liable to lead to sudden change or violence • sudden and loud | ||||||
| firecrackers | noun n | |||||
noun • firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing | ||||||
| fireworks | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc. | ||||||
| grenades | noun n | |||||
noun • a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile | ||||||
| munitions | noun n | |||||
noun • weapons considered collectively • military supplies • defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it verb • supply with weapons | ||||||
| nukes | noun n | |||||
noun • the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb verb • strike at with firepower or bombs • bomb with atomic weapons • cook or heat in a microwave oven | ||||||
| rockets | noun n | |||||
noun • any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine • a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion • erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender • propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon • sends a firework display high into the sky verb • shoot up abruptly, like a rocket • propel with a rocket | ||||||
| shells | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun • the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles • the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts • the exterior covering of a bird's egg • a rigid covering that envelops an object • a very light narrow racing boat • the housing or outer covering of something • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod verb • use explosives on • create by using explosives • fall out of the pod or husk • hit the pitches of hard and regularly • look for and collect shells by the seashore • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • remove from its shell or outer covering • remove the husks from | ||||||
| torpedoes | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • An electric ray of the genus Torpedo. • A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon. • A submarine sandwich. • A naval mine. • An explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo. • A professional gunman or assassin. • A small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it. • A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object. • An automobile with a torpedo body. • (usually in the plural) A woman's shoe with a pointed toe. • (usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple. • A marijuana cigarette. verb • To send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship. • To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes. • To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack. | ||||||
| warheads | noun n | |||||
noun • the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents | ||||||
| c4 | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • Envelope size, 229 x 324 mm | ||||||
| tnt | noun n | |||||
noun • explosive consisting of a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene | ||||||
| cannonball | noun n | |||||
noun • a solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon | ||||||
| fortune | noun n | |||||
noun • an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another • a large amount of wealth or prosperity • an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome • your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you) | ||||||
| packet | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • a collection of things wrapped or boxed together • (computer science) a message or message fragment • a small package or bundle • a boat for carrying mail | ||||||
| bombard | verb v | |||||
noun • a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family verb • cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile • throw bombs at or attack with bombs • address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage • direct high energy particles or radiation against | ||||||