Meaning of bombardment in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /bɑmˈbɑrdmənt/

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  1. Noun

    bombardment

    Definitions

    1. the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays)
  2. 2. the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target

    Examples

    • « they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops »
    • « the shelling went on for hours without pausing »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. an attack by dropping bombs

    Derived terms

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