An aromatic preparation, often made from tropical evergreen trees, used for healing: Karin gave her son a soothing balm which had a good odor as well as a calming result.

The doctor prepared a balm using the resins and oils from various plants which helped the patient become more comfortable and quiet.

1. As a military device, usually round, filled with an explosive substance which may be dropped on a subject with the intent of injury or destruction: The pilot was ordered to use a bomb to destroy an enemy ship while he was flying his jet over it.
2. A container to store substances: such as, gas, paint, etc. stored under pressure: The store carried a paint bomb in several shades of red.
3. A blob of lava that has exploded from a volcano: The ancient lava bomb in the farmer’s field made plowing very difficult.