smoke bomb
A 'smoke bomb' is a device that produces smoke for various purposes, including signaling, creating diversions, and military tactics.
Definition
B2Entertainment
(firework)A device that releases a cloud of smoke when ignited, often used for fun or signaling.
Example
- The children lit a smoke bomb to celebrate the festival.
- Smoke bombs are popular in theatrical performances for dramatic effects.
C1Military
(technical)An explosive or incendiary device that produces smoke to mark positions or create a smokescreen.
Example
- The soldiers used a smoke bomb to obscure their movements.
- Smoke bombs are often deployed to signal airstrikes.
B2Informal
(slang)A homemade device used to create a distraction or prank by emitting smoke.
Example
- The prankster set off a smoke bomb in the school hallway.
- Street performers sometimes use smoke bombs to draw attention.
C1Social
(idiomatic)An act of leaving a social gathering quietly and without notice.
Example
- He pulled a smoke bomb at the party and vanished without saying goodbye.
- Doing a smoke bomb is sometimes the easiest way to leave an awkward situation.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "smoke bomb":
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