TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

BARREL BOMB [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2015-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bombs and Grenades
  • CBRNE Weapons
CONT

A barrel bomb is a type of improvised explosive device (IED). Sometimes described as a "flying IED," [it is] typically made from a barrel that has been filled with high explosives, with possibly shrapnel, oil or chemicals, and then dropped from a helicopter or airplane.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bombes et grenades
  • Armes CBRNE
CONT

Une bombe à baril (barrel bomb) est un type d'engin explosif improvisé couramment utilisé par l'armée de l'air syrienne contre les zones rebelles, y compris en milieu urbain et sur des populations civiles. Chaque baril est rempli d'une quantité importante de TNT [trinitrotoluène] auquel on ajoute des éléments métalliques (shrapnel) et de l'essence. Le tout est largué depuis un hélicoptère.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: