briefcase bomb

/ˌbrifˈkeɪs bɑm/
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Definitions of briefcase bomb
  1. noun
    a bomb consisting of an explosive and timer hidden inside a briefcase
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    type of:
    bomb
    an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
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