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Definition of Bomblet
1. Noun. One of the smaller bombs that are released from a cluster bomb.
Generic synonyms: Bomb
Specialized synonyms: Bombie
Group relationships: Cluster Bomb
Derivative terms: Bomb
Definition of Bomblet
1. Noun. A small or subsidiary bomb, such as one of those released by a cluster bomb. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bomblet
1. a small bomb [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bomblet
Literary usage of Bomblet
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Landmine Monitor Report 2002: toward a mine-free world by International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Human Rights Watch (Organization). (2002)
"There were five separate mine incidents, two bomblet incidents, and ten UXO
incidents. Most UXO injuries involved intentional handling of items, ..."
2. Firepower in Limited War by Robert H. Scales, Jr. (1994)
"Both the Air Force and the artillery possessed bomblet ammunition of one sort or
... bomblet munitions had drawbacks of course. Since their explosive effect ..."
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