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letter bomb

noun

: a bomb that is mailed to someone in a letter or package and that explodes when the letter or package is opened

Full Definition of LETTER BOMB

:  an explosive device concealed in an envelope and mailed to the intended victim
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First Known Use of LETTER BOMB

1973

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