Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carro-bomba
noun
/ˈkaʁu ˈbõbɐ/
Definition
A bomb-laden vehicle, typically used in terrorist attacks to cause destruction.
Examples
- The police were on high alert for any signs of a carro-bomba in the city.
- Witnesses described the moment a carro-bomba exploded near the government building.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to a vehicle, usually an automobile, that is fitted with explosives and driven into a target to detonate.
Synonyms
- vehicle bomb
- bomb car