an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion

[ Syn: bomb calorimeter ]

an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual; the first experiment was a real turkey; the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned

[ Syn: turkey , dud ]

throw bombs at or attack with bombs; The Americans bombed Dresden

[ Syn: bombard ]

fail to get a passing grade; She studied hard but failed nevertheless; Did I fail the test?

[ Syn: fail , flunk , flush it ]