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| Bombs are often used in ], and by ]s. The most powerful bomb in existence is the ]. | Bombs are often used in ], and by ]s. The most powerful bomb in existence is the ]. | ||
| On a much less destructive note, ''']]s''' are a popular childrens ] both to cool down during extremely hot weather, and for pulling ]s. | |||
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| The term 'bomb' is often used in slang. | |||
| '''Bomb''' is a ] word for a lot of ]. | '''Bomb''' is a ] word for a lot of ]. | ||
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| '''Bomb''' is also used in the sense of ''going very quickly''. | '''Bomb''' is also used in the sense of ''going very quickly'' ''(can anyone else confirm these first two phrases? I've never heard either of them)''. | ||
| The term '''old bomb''' is used to refer to an elderly ] in very poor condition. Someone who tries and fails spectacularly at a task is often said to have '''bombed out'''. | |||
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A bomb is an explosive device, usually some kind of container, filled with explosive material, designed to cause destruction when set off. The explosion of the bomb has to be triggered, usually by a clock, a remote control, or some kind of sensor, usually pressure (altitude), radar or contact.
Bombs are often used in warfare, and by terrorists. The most powerful bomb in existence is the hydrogen bomb.
On a much less destructive note, ]]s are a popular childrens toy both to cool down during extremely hot weather, and for pulling practical jokes.
The term 'bomb' is often used in slang.
Bomb is a slang word for a lot of money.
Bomb is also used in the sense of going very quickly (can anyone else confirm these first two phrases? I've never heard either of them).
The term old bomb is used to refer to an elderly car in very poor condition. Someone who tries and fails spectacularly at a task is often said to have bombed out.