parcel bomb

/ˌpɑrsəl bɑm/
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Other forms: parcel bombs

Definitions of parcel bomb
  1. noun
    a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened
    synonyms: letter bomb, package bomb
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    type of:
    bomb
    an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
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