gas shell

Noun

Meaning

(military) bomb consisting of an explosive projectile filled with a toxic gas that is released when the bomb explodes

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

atomic bomb hydrogen bomb fusion bomb smart bomb daisy cutter fragmentation bomb depth charge car bomb cluster bomb chemical bomb

Hypernyms

bomb

Examples

The first gas shell exploded near the Nebraskans’ trenches at 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 7. The American soldiers scrambled to don their gas masks and jumped into their protective dugouts as lethal phosgene and mustard gas spewed into the night air. Source: Internet

He was reportedly shot with a tear gas shell on his left check at close range and was rushed to Public Hospital Hatta and was later referred to Raj Medicity, North AOC where he succumbed to the injuries inflicted by the Manipur Police. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

gas repairs gas ring gas service gas shelter gas state gas station