pipe bomb

noun

1. a small homemade bomb typically contained in a metal pipe.

pipe bomb

noun

1. a small explosive device hidden in a pipe or drain, detonated by means of a timer

Word History and Origins

Origin of pipe bomb¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

We’ve trained our teams to act quickly when they feel threatened and to retreat quickly and without hesitation – whether the threat be proximity to the unmasked during a pandemic or a pipe bomb.

From Washington Blade

Kohl said that although the truck was investigated because of the suspected or “perceived pipe bombs,” Coffman was not charged in relation to those possible devices but with allegedly possessing the other weapons and destructive devices.

From Washington Post

Sund said he now suspects that the pipe bombs were an intentional effort to draw officers away from the Capitol perimeter.

From Washington Post

They have seized pipe bombs and Molotov cocktails and arrested at least six people on illegal firearms charges, including one Maryland man who was captured in the visitors’ center of the Capitol.

From ProPublica

Federal agents are still trying to determine if that vehicle and its contents are connected to the suspected pipe bombs found earlier, the people said.

From Washington Post

Within hours, four blast bombs and a pipe bomb packed with nails had been launched at officers.

From The Daily Beast

“Of course, a pipe bomb could have that effect as well,” he added.

From The Daily Beast