Meaning of bombard in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /bɑmˈbɑrd/

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  1. Verb

    bombard

    Etymology

    late Middle English (as a noun denoting an early form of cannon, also a shawm) from Old French bombarde, probably based on Latin bombus‘booming, humming’ (see bomb). The verb (late 16th century) is from French bombarder

    Definitions

    1. cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile

    Examples

    • « They pelted each other with snowballs »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. throw bombs at or attack with bombs

    Examples

    • « The Americans bombed Dresden »

    Derived terms

  3. Noun

    bombard

    Definitions

    1. a large shawm

    Examples

    • « the bass member of the shawm family »

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