letter bomb

English - Turkish

Definition of letter bomb in English Turkish dictionary

bombalı mektup

Related Terms

letter bombs

(Askeri) MEKTUP BOMBALARI

English - English

Definition of letter bomb in English English dictionary

An explosive device sent through the post, triggered to explode when the letter or packet is opened

A virus contained within an email or similar file

A letter bomb is a small bomb which is disguised as a letter or parcel and sent to someone through the post. It is designed to explode when it is opened. An explosive mailed in an envelope rigged to cause detonation upon being opened. a small bomb hidden in a package and sent to someone in order to kill or harm them

a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened send an explosive to; "The Unabomber letterbombed a number of individuals and institutions

Related Terms

letter bombs

plural form of letter bomb

Hyphenation

let·ter bomb

Turkish pronunciation

letır bôm

Synonyms

mail bomb

Pronunciation

/ˈletər ˈbôm/ /ˈlɛtɜr ˈbɔːm/

Etymology

[ 'le-t&r ] (noun.) 13th century. Middle English, from Old French lettre, from Latin littera letter of the alphabet, litterae, plural, epistle, literature.