bat bomb

noun

An experimental weapon developed by the United States designed to carry tiny incendiary devices strapped to Mexican free-tailed bats.

Meanings

nounbat bomb (plural bat bombs)

plural bat bombs

  1. World War IIAn experimental weapon developed by the United States designed to carry tiny incendiary devices strapped to Mexican free-tailed bats.
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