Car-bomb
a bomb placed in a vehicle and wired to explode when the ignition is started, by remote control, or by a timing device.
a vehicle containing explosives detonated by remote control or a timing device.
verb
to place a bomb in or under a vehicle; also, to use an explosive-filled vehicle to bomb a target
Examples
The State Department published a book for awareness about those who car-bomb.
to attack by putting a bomb in, on, or under a vehicle
Examples
They are starting to see fewer insurgents car-bomb in Iraq.
Word Origin
1983
Usage Note
also car bomb , n., car-bombed , adj.
verb
See car-bomb
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