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car bomb

–noun
1. a bomb placed in a vehicle and wired to explode when the ignition is started, by remote control, or by a timing device.
2. a vehicle containing explosives detonated by remote control or a timing device.

Origin:
1970–75
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car bomb  
n.  A car wired with explosives that are then detonated, as by remote control, so as to kill persons or destroy property nearby.
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Main Entry:  car bomb
Part of Speech:  v
Definition:  See car-bomb
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