(sports, US, slang) In the four square ball game, the act of spiking the ball or slamming it down with a great force to make it hard for a person to retrieve it to stay in the game.

Any explosive device that releases a noxious chemical compound (such as chlorine) upon detonation.

An automobile laden with a large amount of explosives, and used as a bomb primarily in order to cause external damage.

An explosive munition designed to explode in the air and release a cluster of smaller explosives, thus spreading the blast over a larger area.

A device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material, designed to spread radiation over a wide area.

(explosives) An improvised explosive device consisting of blasting powder or other explosive material encased in a metal pipe to increase the blast effect.

A nuclear weapon

(countable, military) A nuclear weapon that obtains its destructive energy from nuclear fission.

An atomic bomb that produces a greater amount of neutrons, and a lesser amount of blast; the intention being to create equal lethal neutron radiation and blast radii which increases the effectiveness of the weapon against armour while reducing collateral damage.

An attempt to influence a person by lavish demonstrations of attention and affection.