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Shoe Bomb

Definition: A sinister type of explosive device designed to be concealed inside a shoe.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense:

• Sense 1: An improvised explosive device (IED) that is hidden in a shoe with the intention of causing harm or destruction.

Usage:

• Usage 1: The airport security was enhanced after the foiled attempt of a shoe bomb attack in 2001.
• Usage 2: Passengers are requested to remove their shoes at the security checkpoint to ensure that no shoe bombs are being carried on board.

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