cluster bomb

Definition

An explosive munition designed to explode in the air and release a cluster of smaller explosives, thus spreading the blast over a larger area.

Example Sentences

• "Bellingcat[…] has reviewed some of the pictures collected by the Guardian, confirmed the presence of tail fins of RBK-500 cluster bombs with PTAB-1M submunitions and cluster rocket, launched by BM-30 Smerch."