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| A '''bomb''' is an explosive device, usually some kind of container, filled with ], designed to cause destruction when set off. The explosion of the bomb has to be triggered, usually by a ], a ], or some kind of sensor, usually pressure (altitude), radar or contact. | A '''bomb''' is an explosive device, usually some kind of container, filled with ], designed to cause destruction when set off. The explosion of the bomb has to be triggered, usually by a ], a ], or some kind of sensor, usually pressure (altitude), ], or contact. | ||
| 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, '''] |
On a much less destructive note, a ''']''' is a popular children's ] used both for cooling down during hot weather, and for pulling ]s. | ||
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| The term '''bomb''' is often used |
The term '''bomb''' is often used as ]: | ||
| * It can be used to mean "really good," as in ''"It's bomb."''" (also: ''"It's the bomb."'') Similarly, it can be used to label something as being expensive, implying that expensive goods are of high quality. | |||
| It is a ] word for a lot of ]. | |||
| * Bomb is also used in the sense of "going very quickly," as in ''"bombing along."'' | |||
| The term |
* The term ''old bomb'' is used to refer to an old ] in very poor condition. | ||
| * Someone who tries and fails spectacularly at a task is often said to have ''bombed out''; for example, a comedian who tells a joke which falls flat says that joke ''bombed.'' | |||
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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, a water bomb is a popular children's toy used both for cooling down during hot weather, and for pulling practical jokes.
The term bomb is often used as slang:
- It can be used to mean "really good," as in "It's bomb."" (also: "It's the bomb.") Similarly, it can be used to label something as being expensive, implying that expensive goods are of high quality.
- Bomb is also used in the sense of "going very quickly," as in "bombing along."
- The term old bomb is used to refer to an old car in very poor condition.
- Someone who tries and fails spectacularly at a task is often said to have bombed out; for example, a comedian who tells a joke which falls flat says that joke bombed.