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bomblet|ˈbɒmlɪt|
[f. bomb n. + -let.]
A small bomb; any of many explosive devices forming part of a larger, complex weapon. Also fig.
1937G. Frankau More of Us ii. 30 What, readers few, ah, what were Sophie's feelings, When burst that bomblet at her shell-like ear? 1950J. D. Greenway Fish, Fowl & Foreign Lands vii. 80 In a safe in an outbuilding was a case of tear-gas bomblets which had been left behind by some unknown former mission and were presumably used for de-ratting purposes. 1968New Scientist 29 Feb. 465/2 Chemicals are also packed into missile warheads. There may be several hundred bomblets in each. 1972Courier-Mail (Brisbane) 30 Mar. 1/4 Devices such as people sniffers, spider mines, and silent button bomblets. 1977New Scientist 24 Feb. 443/1 FAE bombs carry a number of canisters or bomblets containing a volatile and highly inflammable fuel. 1986Daily Tel. 4 Mar. 5/6 The idea is to ground-launch or air-launch rockets containing dozens or even hundreds of bomblets. |