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in·fer·nal ma·chine
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Princeton's WordNet
time bomb, infernal machinenoun
a bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time
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infernal machine
An infernal machine is generally defined as a device or contraption intended to cause destruction or harm, specifically through the use of explosives. It is sometimes used to refer to a bomb, especially when it is used for politically motivated acts of terrorism. The term originated in the 19th century and was often used in relation to political assassinations or attempts at such.
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infernal machine
This term has been applied to various deadly contrivances, for instance, to the battery gun with which the attempt to assassinate Louis Philippe was made, as well as to the devices used on similar historical occasions; also to the fire-ship used by the English at St. Malo. This was a three-decker charged with powder on the first deck; shells, carcasses, etc., on the second; and with barrels filled with combustibles on the third; the gun-deck was covered with old guns overloaded. It was intended to destroy ships, bridges, etc.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of infernal machine in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of infernal machine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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