Barrel Bomb

Pronunciation: /ˈbærəl bɑm/

Definitions of barrel bomb

noun an improvised explosive device consisting of a barrel filled with explosives and shrapnel, typically dropped from an aircraft

Example Sentences

A1 A barrel bomb is a type of explosive weapon.

A2 The barrel bomb was dropped from a helicopter.

B1 The use of barrel bombs in conflict zones has been widely condemned.

B2 The government denied using barrel bombs despite evidence suggesting otherwise.

C1 The international community called for an immediate halt to the use of barrel bombs.

C2 The investigation revealed that the barrel bomb attack was a war crime.

Examples of barrel bomb in a Sentence

formal The use of barrel bombs in the conflict zone has resulted in numerous civilian casualties.

informal Those barrel bombs are causing a lot of damage in the area.

slang They're just dropping barrel bombs like it's no big deal.

figurative Her words felt like a barrel bomb, destroying everything in their path.

Grammatical Forms of barrel bomb

• plural: barrel bombs
• present tense: barrel bomb
• future tense: will barrel bomb
• perfect tense: has barrel bombed
• continuous tense: is barrel bombing
• singular: barrel bomb
• positive degree: barrel bomb
• infinitive: to barrel bomb
• gerund: barrel bombing
• participle: barrel bombed

Origin and Evolution of barrel bomb

First Known Use: 2012 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'barrel bomb' originated in the context of improvised explosive devices made from barrels filled with explosives and shrapnel, commonly used in conflicts.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe crude explosive devices, the term 'barrel bomb' has evolved to refer specifically to large improvised bombs dropped from aircraft in conflicts, causing widespread destruction and civilian casualties.