Definition of bombard
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
bombard
verb
bombarded; bombarding; bombards
Definition of bombard (Entry 2 of 2)
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 (such as electrons)
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The first known use of bombard was in the 15th century
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