Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

molotov

noun
/ˈmɒləˌtɒf/
Definition
A crude bomb made from a glass bottle filled with flammable liquid and a wick, used as a weapon.
Examples
  • During protests, some demonstrators resorted to using molotov cocktails against the police.
  • The rebels used molotovs to create chaos in the streets.
Meaning
The term generally refers to a type of improvised incendiary device.
Synonyms
  • Incendiary bomb
  • Firebomb