Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
throw-a-bomb
verb phrase
/ˈθroʊ ə bɑm/
Definition
To release or launch a bomb, usually in a military or tactical context.
Examples
- The soldiers were instructed to throw-a-bomb at the designated target.
- In the movie, the hero had to throw-a-bomb to save the city from destruction.
Meaning
The act of deploying an explosive device from a specific location, often used in warfare or as a metaphor for initiating a significant action or response.
Synonyms
- launch
- deploy an explosive
- detonate
