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bomb vs cluster bomb

cluster bomb vs bomb

bomb and cluster bomb both are nouns.

bomb is a verb but cluster bomb is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bomb Yes No Yes No
cluster bomb Yes No No No
As nouns, cluster bomb is a hyponym of bomb; that is, cluster bomb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bomb:
  • bomb: an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
  • cluster bomb: bomb consisting of a canister that is dropped from a plane and that opens to release a cluster of bomblets (usually fragmentation bombs) over a wide area
bomb (noun) cluster bomb (noun)
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions bomb consisting of a canister that is dropped from a plane and that opens to release a cluster of bomblets (usually fragmentation bombs) over a wide area
strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
bomb (verb) cluster bomb (verb)
throw bombs at or attack with bombs
fail to get a passing grade
Difference between bomb and cluster bomb

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