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Definition of water bomb in English: water bombnoun ˈwɔːtə ˌbɒm 1A balloon, paper bag, etc., that is filled, or designed to be filled, with water, and is thrown or dropped so that it bursts and disperses its contents on impact, usually as part of a water fight or as a prank. 2A large balloon or bag filled with water and dropped from an aircraft as a firefighting measure, especially against forest or bush fires. 3A depth charge. Now historical.
Origin Mid 18th century (in an earlier sense). From water + bomb. Definition of water bomb in US English: water bombnounˈwɔːtə ˌbɒm 1A balloon, paper bag, etc., that is filled, or designed to be filled, with water, and is thrown or dropped so that it bursts and disperses its contents on impact, usually as part of a water fight or as a prank. 2A large balloon or bag filled with water and dropped from an aircraft as a firefighting measure, especially against forest or bush fires. 3A depth charge. Now historical.
Origin Mid 18th century (in an earlier sense). From water + bomb. |