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Molotov Cocktail (Noun)

Meaning

A crude incendiary bomb made of a bottle filled with flammable liquid and fitted with a rag wick.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The protesters hurled a Molotov cocktail at the police line, setting a nearby car ablaze.
  • The rioters were arrested for possessing a Molotov cocktail, which they had planned to use to attack the government building.
  • During the civil unrest, several Molotov cocktails were thrown at the city hall, causing significant damage to the structure.
  • The police found a cache of Molotov cocktails in the basement of the abandoned warehouse, leading them to suspect that it was a hub for extremist activity.
  • The demonstrator was caught on camera throwing a Molotov cocktail at the armored vehicle, which fortunately did not ignite.

Synonyms

  • Gasoline Bomb
  • Petrol Bomb

Hypernyms

  • I.E.D.
  • IED
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