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  1. letter bomb, parcel bomb, package bombnoun

    a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened

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  1. parcel bombnoun

    A bomb, disguised as a parcel, set to explode when unwrapped

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  1. parcel bomb

    A letter bomb, also called parcel bomb, mail bomb, package bomb, note bomb, message bomb, gift bomb, present bomb, delivery bomb, surprise bomb, postal bomb, or post bomb, is an explosive device sent via the postal service, and designed with the intention to injure or kill the recipient when opened. They have been used in terrorist attacks such as those of the Unabomber. Some countries have agencies whose duties include the interdiction of letter bombs and the investigation of letter bombings. The letter bomb may have been in use for nearly as long as the common postal service has been in existence, as far back as 1764 (see Examples).

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  1. parcel bomb

    A parcel bomb, also known as a package bomb, letter bomb, or mail bomb, is a type of explosive device that is designed to be sent via the postal or courier services. The recipient is deceived into opening the package as it often appears as a regular mail or package, leading to the detonation of the explosive material contained within. Parcel bombs are typically used for targeted attacks on specific individuals or organizations.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of parcel bomb in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of parcel bomb in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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