nail bomb

noun

1. an explosive device packed with nails or similar metal objects that act as shrapnel.

nail bomb

noun

1. an explosive device containing nails, used by terrorists to cause serious injuries in crowded situations

Word History and Origins

Origin of nail bomb¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The CID speculated that the woman was confirming who lived there before planting a homemade nail bomb.

From The Daily Beast