firebomb

Meanings

• noun

  An incendiary device, typically a bottle or container filled with an inflammable liquid and a wick or other means of ignition, thrown or hurled at a target to cause fire.

  - "During the protests, demonstrators firebombed the government building."
  - "The police arrested suspects in connection with the firebombing of the bank."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with firebomb
pyromaniac , pyrotechnic , detonate , incendiary

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Variants

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firebomb , firebombed , firebombing , firebombs

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Etymology

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The term 'firebomb' is derived from 'fire' and 'bomb'. A bomb is an explosive device, and 'fire' refers to the ignition of the explosive or incendiary material.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'firebomb' was first used during World War II to describe incendiary bombs dropped from aircraft.

2. Firebombs were used extensively during the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.

3. The use of firebombs as a terrorist tactic gained notoriety during the 1990s, with incidents such as the bombing of the World Trade Center in New York City.

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Related Concepts

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1. Incendiary device: A device designed to cause fire through the application of heat, a chemical reaction, or an ignition source.

2. Molotov cocktail: A homemade incendiary device, typically a glass bottle filled with a flammable liquid and a rag wick, used for causing fire.

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Culture

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Firebombing has been used throughout history as a tactic of warfare and political protest. It was extensively used during World War II, particularly in the Pacific Theater. In modern times, it is often associated with acts of terrorism and vandalism.

How to Memorize "firebomb"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bottle filled with a flammable liquid, a wick attached, and someone throwing it at a target, causing a fire upon impact.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'firebomb' with the image of a Molotov cocktail or other incendiary device.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'FIREBOMB' to remember the definition: 'F' is for 'Fire', 'I' is for 'Ignite', 'R' is for 'Ricochet', 'E' is for 'Explode', 'B' is for 'Bottle', and 'O' and 'M' are for 'Oil' and 'Molotov'.

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