Synonyms

plastic bomb

American

noun

a bomb made of plastic explosive.

plastic bomb British

noun

a bomb consisting of a putty-like explosive charge fitted with a detonator and timing device

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Etymology

Origin of plastic bomb

First recorded in 1950–55

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Their wives still milked the native sheep to produce a cheese with the clout and consistency of a plastic bomb.

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