Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incendiary device
Noun
/ɪnˈsɛn.diˌɛr.i dɪˈvaɪs/
Definition
A device designed to start fires or cause explosions.
Examples
- The military deployed incendiary devices in the operation to destroy enemy supplies.
- Using incendiary devices in populated areas is illegal under international law.
- Firefighters were called to control the blaze caused by an incendiary device that had been detonated.
Meaning
An incendiary device typically refers to a weapon or object specifically engineered to ignite and spread fire, often used in military operations or acts of sabotage.
Synonyms
- Firebomb
- Flame weapon
- Bomb
