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

Massie wrote on social media this month, “Capitol Police turned CIA orchestrated the pipe bombs on January 6th, and the FBI has covered it up.”

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While the suspect was being taken into custody, he claimed that he had placed two pipe bombs near 208th Street and Amapola Avenue, according to authorities.

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When he opened the civil rights group’s door, a rigged pipe bomb went off, mortally wounding him.

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In Washington DC, a bomb threat was made to the Democratic National Committee headquarters, trigging a police search of the building where a pipe bomb was discovered on 6 January 2021.

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Police in the city of Graz also found a non-functional pipe bomb, and a "farewell" letter and video during the search, they said in a statement.

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