firebomb

• Eine Bombe, die dazu dient, Brände zu verursachen, besonders wirksam gegen leicht entzündliche Ziele wie Treibstoff. Auch eine Brandwaffe, die eine brennbare Flüssigkeit oder ein Brandmittel freisetzt.

A bomb designed to start fires, particularly effective against flammable targets such as fuel.

1. Incendiary deviceC1formal

   A bomb designed to start fires, especially effective against flammable targets such as fuel depots or buildings.

   Brandbombe

   • The military used firebombs to destroy the enemy's fuel supply.
   • Firebombs were dropped on the city during the war.
   • The warehouse was destroyed by a firebomb attack.

   Synonymeincendiaryincendiary bombmolotov cocktailpetrol bomb

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas mit einer Brandbombe (einem Brand auslösenden Sprengsatz) anzugreifen oder zu zerstören.

A verb meaning to attack or destroy something using a firebomb (an incendiary device).

1. Attack with incendiary bombsC1formal

   To attack, damage, or destroy something using incendiary bombs or devices.

   Mit Brandbomben angreifen

   • The rebels threatened to firebomb the government building.
   • During the war, the city was repeatedly firebombed.
   • The police arrested a suspect who planned to firebomb the factory.
   • They firebombed the enemy's supply depot.

   Synonymebombnapalm