infernal machine


noun

a concealed or disguised explosive device intended to destroy life or property.

Origin of infernal machine

First recorded in 1800–10

Example sentences from the Web for infernal machine

  • Suddenly, as he crossed the threshold, he remembered the infernal-machine.

    Witch Winnie |Elizabeth W. Champney

British Dictionary definitions for infernal machine

infernal machine

noun

archaic a usually disguised explosive device or booby trap