pipe bomb

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahyp bom]
- /paɪp bɒm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahyp bom]
- /paɪp bɒm/

Definitions of pipe bomb words

noun pipe bomb a small homemade bomb typically contained in a metal pipe. 1
countable noun pipe bomb A pipe bomb is a small bomb in a narrow tube made by someone such as a terrorist. 0
noun pipe bomb a small explosive device hidden in a pipe or drain, detonated by means of a timer 0
noun pipe bomb a crude, handmade bomb with the explosive charge contained in a metal pipe 0

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Origin of pipe bomb

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70

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Parts of speech for Pipe bomb

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pipe bomb

pipe bomb popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

pipe bomb usage trend in Literature

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