cluster bomb (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def bomb consisting of a canister that is dropped from a plane and that opens to release a cluster of bomblets (usually fragmentation bombs) over a wide area
examples cluster bombs cannot be targeted precisely
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Hypernym bomb
Part meronym bomblet, cluster bomblet; fragmentation bomb, antipersonnel bomb, anti-personnel bomb, daisy cutter
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Hyponym bomb
Part holonym bomblet, cluster bomblet; fragmentation bomb, antipersonnel bomb, anti-personnel bomb, daisy cutter

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