car bomb

noun

a bomb placed in a vehicle and wired to explode when the ignition is started, by remote control, or by a timing device.
a vehicle containing explosives detonated by remote control or a timing device.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of car bomb¹

First recorded in 1970–75

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Russian security forces say they have detained a Ukrainian spy accused of killing a senior Russian general in a car bomb attack in Moscow's suburbs on Friday.

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A car bomb killed a senior Russian general.

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Ahead of the talks between Witkoff and Putin on Friday, a senior Russian general was killed in a car bomb attack in the Russian capital.

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A senior Russian general has been killed in a car bomb attack in Moscow, officials have confirmed.

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A day earlier the attackers had made a failed attempt to set off two massive car bombs in London.

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