bomb
An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.
Other meanings
Events or conditions that have a speedy destructive effect.
A grenade, mortar shell or artillery shell.
Word history
From Ancient Greek "βόμβος" (booming, humming, buzzing).
Where this comes from
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