DEFINITION of BOMBS
A bomb is a weapon designed to explode when thrown, dropped or detonated by some form of signal. Bombs are normally used during war, to kill or injure people, destroy buildings, airplanes, ships and other targets. A bomb is a hollow case filled with explosives or other destructive chemicals and exploded by percussion or a timing device. The outer case may be metal, plastic, concrete or glass and the shape, size and contents of a bomb depends on its application. Bombs may be dropped from aircraft, delivered by rockets, thrown by hand or placed next to the target and detonated with a timer.
Explosives used for peaceful purposes such as mining and heavy construction, are referred to as explosive charges, but when used to maim or destroy persons or property, they are called "bombs".
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