SMOKE BOMB Definition & Meaning

smoke bomb

noun

a bomb that produces a continuous discharge of smoke rather than an explosion, used to mark a target for aerial attack, indicate wind direction, produce a smoke screen, etc.

smoke bomb

noun

a device that emits large quantities of smoke when ignited

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Origin of smoke bomb¹

First recorded in 1915–20

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Spent smoke bombs, smears of egg yolk and a dusting of white fire extinguisher powder had all been removed from the benches and tables after the mayhem of the previous day.

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As Timbers supporters let loose green smoke bombs and delighted in the stands, the visitor’s remained calm in the wild atmosphere of 25,218 people.

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Forces also threw smoke bombs, dispersing the crowd.

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Warnings have been issued, sniffer dogs deployed but the flares and smoke bombs persist.

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Sounders supporters have released green and blue smoke bombs and had drum lines provide the beat back to the locker rooms for players before big matches.

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