letter bomb

/ˌlɛdər ˈbɑm/
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Definitions of letter bomb
  1. noun
    a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened
    synonyms: package bomb, parcel bomb
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    type of:
    bomb
    an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
  2. verb
    send an explosive to
    “The Unabomber letter bombed a number of individuals and institutions”
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    type of:
    bomb, bombard
    throw bombs at or attack with bombs
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