cluster bomb

clus·ter bomb

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kluhs-ter bom]
- /ˈklʌs tər bɒm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kluhs-ter bom]
- /ˈklʌs tər bɒm/

Definitions of cluster bomb words

countable noun cluster bomb A cluster bomb is a type of bomb which is dropped from an aircraft. It contains a large number of smaller bombs that spread out before they hit the ground. 3
noun cluster bomb a bomb that throws out a number of smaller bombs or antipersonnel projectiles when it explodes 3
noun cluster bomb an aerial bomb that explodes in midair and scatters smaller bombs across a wide area 3
noun cluster bomb a canister that can be dropped from an aircraft and that opens to release a number of small fragmentation explosives over a wide area. 1
noun cluster bomb explosive weapon 1
noun cluster bomb Explosive munition designed to explode in the air and release a cluster of smaller explosives, thus spreading the blast over a larger area. 0

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Origin of cluster bomb

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65

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Parts of speech for Cluster bomb

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cluster bomb popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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.

cluster bomb usage trend in Literature

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