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balm (BOM) (noun)
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.
bomb (BOM) (noun)
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.
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.
After the paint bomb accidentally exploded causing a burn on my arm, the doctor prescribed a balm to relieve the pain and hasten the healing process.
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bomb
1. An explosive weapon detonated by impact, proximity to an object, a timing mechanism, or other means.
2. Any of various weapons detonated to release destructive material; such as, smoke or gas.
3. A container capable of withstanding high internal pressure or a vessel for storing compressed gas or a strong sealed vessel for measuring the heat of combustion.
4. A portable, manually operated container that ejects a spray, foam, or gas under pressure.
5. A slang term for a dismal failure; a fiasco; or an old car.
6. Chiefly British Slang; a large amount of money or a great success.
2. Any of various weapons detonated to release destructive material; such as, smoke or gas.
3. A container capable of withstanding high internal pressure or a vessel for storing compressed gas or a strong sealed vessel for measuring the heat of combustion.
4. A portable, manually operated container that ejects a spray, foam, or gas under pressure.
5. A slang term for a dismal failure; a fiasco; or an old car.
6. Chiefly British Slang; a large amount of money or a great success.
(Greek > Latin [a hollow, deep sound, a humming, a buzzing] > Italian [explosive shell]: booming, humming sound)
(Greek > Latin: bambacium, "cotton fabric"; from bombax, "cotton"; from Latin, bombyx, "silk, silkworm"; from Greek, bombux, "silkworm")
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robot bomb, flying bomb, buzz bomb
1. An small explosive jet-propelled winged-robot plane, or guided missile that carries a bomb.
2. A small winged missile that is loaded with explosives, jet-propelled, and guided only by a gyroscopic robot device.
2. A small winged missile that is loaded with explosives, jet-propelled, and guided only by a gyroscopic robot device.
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