smoke bomb

• Ein Gerät, das bei der Zündung eine große Menge Rauch freisetzt und häufig zur militärischen Tarnung, für Spezialeffekte oder als Streich verwendet wird. Der Ausdruck kann auch im übertragenen Sinn eine ablenkende Taktik bezeichnen.

A device that emits a large amount of smoke when ignited, often used for military concealment, special effects, or as a prank. The phrase can also be used figuratively to describe a distraction or diversion tactic.

1. Pyrotechnic deviceB2formal

   A device that emits a large amount of colored or white smoke when ignited, used for signaling, military purposes, or entertainment.

   Rauchbombe

   • The protesters used a smoke bomb to create a diversion.
   • The magician set off a smoke bomb to make his disappearance more dramatic.
   • Smoke bombs are often used in military training exercises.

2. Distraction tacticC1informal

   A metaphorical action or event designed to distract attention from something else.

   Ablenkungsmanöver

   • The politician's announcement was just a smoke bomb to hide the budget cuts.
   • The company released a new product as a smoke bomb to divert attention from the scandal.
   • His sudden outburst was a smoke bomb to avoid answering the question.