Fragmentation 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 fragmentation bomb exploded in the air, releasing a deadly hail of shrapnel that ripped through the enemy's ranks.
- The military strategist knew that a fragmentation bomb would be the most effective choice for targeting the enemy's troop concentrations.
- As the fragmentation bomb detonated, the vehicle's armor was no match for the thousands of high-velocity fragments that shredded its metal skin.
- The air raid warning sounded, and the civilians scrambled for cover as the fragmentation bomb exploded above the city, raining down a deadly storm of shrapnel.
- The fragmentation bomb's design made it an ideal choice for clearing enemy positions, as its numerous small fragments could penetrate even the thickest cover.