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BOMBS Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word bombs. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word bombs. (close relations)
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ammunition
nounn
noun

• projectiles to be fired from a gun

• any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction

• information that can be used to attack or defend a claim or argument or viewpoint

dynamite
nounn
noun

• an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp

verb

• blow up with dynamite

nitroglycerin
nounn
noun

• a heavy yellow poisonous oily explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol; used in making explosives and medically as a vasodilator (trade names Nitrospan and Nitrostat)

ordnance
nounn
noun

• military supplies

• large but transportable armament

explosives
nounn
adjective

• serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

noun

• a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

adjective satellite

• liable to lead to sudden change or violence

• sudden and loud

firecrackers
nounn
noun

• firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing

fireworks
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.

grenades
nounn
noun

• a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile

munitions
nounn
noun

• weapons considered collectively

• military supplies

• defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

verb

• supply with weapons

nukes
nounn
noun

• the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb

verb

• strike at with firepower or bombs

• bomb with atomic weapons

• cook or heat in a microwave oven

rockets
nounn
noun

• any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

• a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion

• erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender

• propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon

• sends a firework display high into the sky

verb

• shoot up abruptly, like a rocket

• propel with a rocket

shells
verb, nounv, n
noun

• ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

• the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

• hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

• the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts

• the exterior covering of a bird's egg

• a rigid covering that envelops an object

• a very light narrow racing boat

• the housing or outer covering of something

• a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

• the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod

verb

• use explosives on

• create by using explosives

• fall out of the pod or husk

• hit the pitches of hard and regularly

• look for and collect shells by the seashore

• come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

• remove from its shell or outer covering

• remove the husks from

torpedoes
verb, nounv, n
noun

• An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.

• A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.

• A submarine sandwich.

• A naval mine.

• An explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo.

• A professional gunman or assassin.

• A small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.

• A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object.

• An automobile with a torpedo body.

• (usually in the plural) A woman's shoe with a pointed toe.

• (usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple.

• A marijuana cigarette.

verb

• To send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship.

• To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes.

• To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack.

warheads
nounn
noun

• the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents

c4
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• Envelope size, 229 x 324 mm

tnt
nounn
noun

• explosive consisting of a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene

cannonball
nounn
noun

• a solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon

fortune
nounn
noun

• an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

• a large amount of wealth or prosperity

• an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome

• your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

packet
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

• (computer science) a message or message fragment

• a small package or bundle

• a boat for carrying mail

bombard
verbv
noun

• a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family

verb

• cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile

• throw bombs at or attack with bombs

• address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage

• direct high energy particles or radiation against

Best Hypernyms For BOMBS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bombs, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
munition armament arms assail attack bust calorimeter explosive fizzle flop ordnance projectile weapon weaponry
Phrases (3)
explosive deviceimplements of warweapons system

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