English noun: letter bomb | |||
1. | letter bomb (artifact) a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened | ||
Synonyms | package bomb, parcel bomb | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bomb | ||
English verb: letter bomb | |||
1. | letter bomb (competition) send an explosive to | ||
Samples | The Unabomber letter bombed a number of individuals and institutions. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bomb, bombard | ||