Meaning of bombard in English

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 »
2. 2. throw bombs at or attack with bombs

   Examples

   • « The Americans bombed Dresden »

3. Noun

   bombard

   Definitions

   1. a large shawm

   Examples

   • « the bass member of the shawm family »