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BOMBSHELL

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

An explosive bomb or artillery shell

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("bombshell" is a kind of...):

bomb (an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A shocking surprise

Example:

news of the attack came like a bombshell

Synonyms:

bombshell; thunderbolt; thunderclap

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural events

Hypernyms ("bombshell" is a kind of...):

surprise (a sudden unexpected event)

Sense 3

Meaning:

An entertainer who has a sensational effect

Example:

she was a blonde bombshell

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("bombshell" is a kind of...):

entertainer (a person who tries to please or amuse)

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