Definition of explosive device Explosive device
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| explosive device - device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy | ||
| device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen" | ||
| bomb an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions | ||
| detonating device, detonator, cap a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive | ||
| explosive a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck | ||
| fae, fuel-air explosive a device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges; the first charge bursts open the fuel container at a predetermined height and spreads the fuel in a cloud that mixes with atmospheric oxygen; the second charge detonates the cloud which creates an enormous blast wave and incinerates whatever is below | ||
| i.e.d., ied, improvised explosive device an explosive device that is improvised | ||
| mine explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel | ||
| petard an explosive device used to break down a gate or wall | ||
| seal bomb a small explosive device (resembling a firecracker) that is used underwater in order to frighten mammals away from fishing grounds | ||
| shoe bomb an explosive device concealed inside the heel and sole of a shoe | ||
| torpedo armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target | ||
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