bombard

²bom·bard

verb \bäm-ˈbärd also bəm-\

Definition of BOMBARD

transitive verb

1

: to attack especially with artillery or bombers

2

: to assail vigorously or persistently (as with questions)

3

: to subject to the impact of rapidly moving particles (as electrons)

— bom·bard·ment \-mənt\ noun

Examples of BOMBARD

1. The navy bombarded the shore.
2. Scientists bombarded the sample with X-rays.
3. The car was bombarded by rocks as it drove away from the angry crowd.

First Known Use of BOMBARD

1686

Related to BOMBARD

Synonyms: batter, blitz, blitzkrieg, bomb, cannonade, shell

Related Words: enfilade; rake, strafe; assail, assault, attack, devastate, hit, pound, ravage, strike

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Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical