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 cluster bomb cluster bomb /ˈklʌstər bɒm/

noun

  1. Bomb consisting of a canister that is dropped from a plane and that opens to release a cluster of bomblets (usually fragmentation bombs) over a wide area  ( cluster bomb )
    bomb consisting of a canister that is dropped from a plane and that opens to release a cluster of bomblets (usually fragmentation bombs) over a wide area
      Cluster bombs cannot be targeted precisely
    cluster bombs cannot be targeted precisely


 aegis aegis /ˈiːdʒɪs/

noun

  1. () Kindly endorsement and guidance  ( auspices , protection , aegis )
    kindly endorsement and guidance
      The tournament was held under the auspices of the city council
    the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council
  2. Armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass  ( aegis , breastplate , egis [ N. American] )
    armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass


 genus Ilex genus Ilex /ˈdʒiːnəs ˈaɪlɛks/

noun

  1. A large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)  ( genus Ilex , Ilex )
    a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)


 crab apple crab apple /kræb ˈæpəl/

noun

  1. Small sour apple; suitable for preserving  ( crab apple , crabapple )
    small sour apple; suitable for preserving
      Crabapples make a tangy jelly
    crabapples make a tangy jelly
  2. Any of numerous wild apple trees usually with small acidic fruit  ( crab apple , crabapple , wild apple )
    any of numerous wild apple trees usually with small acidic fruit
  3. Any of numerous varieties of crab apples cultivated for their small acidic (usually bright red) fruit used for preserves or as ornamentals for their blossoms  ( crab apple , crabapple , cultivated crab apple )
    any of numerous varieties of crab apples cultivated for their small acidic (usually bright red) fruit used for preserves or as ornamentals for their blossoms


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