firebomb

[ fahyuhr-bom ]

noun
  1. an explosive device with incendiary effects.

verb (used with object)
  1. to attack with a firebomb or firebombs.

Origin of firebomb

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; fire + bomb

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British Dictionary definitions for firebomb

firebomb

/ (ˈfaɪəˌbɒm) /


noun
  1. another name for incendiary (def. 6)

verb
  1. (tr) to attack with incendiary bombs

Derived forms of firebomb

  • firebomber, noun

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