Time bomb
Explosive device whose detonation is triggered by a timer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Time bomb (disambiguation).
A time bomb (or a timebomb, time-bomb) is a bomb whose detonation is triggered by a timer. The use or attempted use of time bombs has been for various purposes including insurance fraud, terrorism, assassination, sabotage and warfare. They are a frequent plot device in thriller and action films as they offer a way of imparting a dramatic sense of urgency.