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molotov cocktail

 

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Noun molotov cocktail has 1 sense
  1. Molotov cocktail, petrol bomb, gasoline bomb - a crude incendiary bomb made of a bottle filled with flammable liquid and fitted with a rag wick
    --1 is a kind of bomb

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Molotov Cocktail

Noun: A crude incendiary device typically consisting of a glass bottle filled with a flammable liquid and a cloth fuse, used as a makeshift weapon.

Sense 1: A weapon of protest or warfare, usually thrown at the target to set it on fire.

Example sentences:

  • During the riots, demonstrators hurled molotov cocktails at the police barricades.
  • The rebels resorted to utilizing molotov cocktails as their ammunition ran out.
  • Law enforcement found remnants of molotov cocktails at the scene of the arson attack.

Sense 2: In popular culture, a Molotov cocktail refers metaphorically to any explosive or controversial situation or event.

Example sentences:

  • The press conference turned into a molotov cocktail of heated arguments and tense exchanges.
  • The politician's controversial comments ignited a molotov cocktail of outrage among the voters.
  • The team's unexpected defeat last night was a molotov cocktail that shocked their fans.

Sense 3: Locally, a Molotov cocktail might refer to a specific variation or modification of the classic design.

Example sentences:

  • In some regions, a Molotov cocktail may be prepared with additional chemicals to increase its destructive power.
  • The rebels had developed a locally popular molotov cocktail recipe containing unique ingredients.
  • Local media reported an increase in incidents involving homemade molotov cocktails.

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