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bomb vs pipe bomb

pipe bomb vs bomb

bomb and pipe bomb both are nouns.

bomb is a verb but pipe bomb is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bomb Yes No Yes No
pipe bomb Yes No No No
As nouns, pipe bomb is a hyponym of bomb; that is, pipe bomb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bomb:
  • bomb: an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
  • pipe bomb: a small homemade bomb usually contained in a metal pipe
bomb (noun) pipe bomb (noun)
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions a small homemade bomb usually contained in a metal pipe
strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
bomb (verb) pipe bomb (verb)
throw bombs at or attack with bombs
fail to get a passing grade
Difference between bomb and pipe bomb

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