An explosive device used as a missile or means of attack. Obsolete.
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| 释义 | society > armed hostility > military equipment > weapon > explosive device > [noun] > other explosive devices (8) squib1590 An explosive device used as a missile or means of attack. Obsolete. Volta's pistol1779 More fully electric pistol, Volta's pistol. A closed, tubular, metallic vessel in which an explosive mixture of gases may be ignited by an… water worm1809 A type of explosive used underwater. Obsolete. rare. satchel charge1943 a lightweight explosive device designed to be easy to carry and attach to a target, such as one in a satchel or attached to a board with a carrying… thunderflash1943 in military use, a harmless, very noisy, form of explosive; a firework imitating this. Willie Peter1963 White phosphorus, used as a pyrophoric agent in incendiary bombs and other munitions; a weapon, device, etc., packed with this. Also called Willie… Willie Pete1972 White phosphorus, used as a pyrophoric agent in incendiary bombs and other munitions; a weapon, device, etc., packed with this. Also called Willie… suicide belt1974 A belt fitted with explosives that are connected to a detonator, as worn by a suicide bomber. Cf. explosive belt at explosive, adj. 2c. |
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