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BOMBSHELL
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An explosive bomb or artillery shell
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("bombshell" is a kind of...):
bomb (an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A shocking surprise
Example:
news of the attack came like a bombshell
Synonyms:
bombshell; thunderbolt; thunderclap
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("bombshell" is a kind of...):
surprise (a sudden unexpected event)
Sense 3
Meaning:
An entertainer who has a sensational effect
Example:
she was a blonde bombshell
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("bombshell" is a kind of...):
entertainer (a person who tries to please or amuse)
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