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tear bomb

American  
[teer] / tɪər /

noun

  1. a bomb or grenade containing tear gas.

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Perk was chuckling to himself, even as he continued to crouch there, and held a third tear bomb ready for instant use when Jack was pleased to give him a fitting opportunity to throw it.

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