Antipersonnel Bomb (Noun)
Meaning
A bomb with only 10 to 20 per cent explosive and the remainder consisting of casings designed to break into many small high-velocity fragments; most effective against troops and vehicles.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The military had to navigate through a minefield containing antipersonnel bombs that could cause severe damage to troops and vehicles.
- The use of antipersonnel bombs in the war zone raised concerns among human rights groups due to their indiscriminate nature.
- Antipersonnel bombs were strategically placed along the border to deter enemy troops from crossing into the territory.
- The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the antipersonnel bomb that had been left behind by the retreating enemy forces.
- The international community condemned the use of antipersonnel bombs in the conflict, citing their devastating impact on civilians and soldiers alike.