bombard

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/
/bəmˈbɑɹd/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A medieval primitive cannon, used chiefly in sieges for throwing heavy stone balls.

2 Definition

A bassoon-like medieval instrument

3 Definition

A large liquor container made of leather, in the form of a jug or a bottle.

4 Definition

A bombardment.

5 Definition

A bombardon.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To continuously attack something with bombs, artillery shells or other missiles or projectiles.

2 Definition

To attack something or someone by directing objects at them.

3 Definition

To direct at a substance an intense stream of high-energy particles, usually sub-atomic or made of at most a few atoms.