bombard

UK
/bɒmˈbɑːd/
US
/bɑmˈbɑrd/

Translations

bombardverb
bombarded
Past Simple
bombarded
Past Participle
bombarding
Gerund
UK
/bɒmˈbɑːd/
US
/bɑmˈbɑrd/
bombarderS'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour une succession insistante de questions ou d'informations.
The reporters bombarded the politician with questions during the press conference.
Les journalistes ont bombardé le politicien de questions pendant la conférence de presse.
The army bombarded the enemy's fortifications for several hours.
L'armée a bombardé les fortifications ennemies pendant plusieurs heures.
bombarderS'emploie aussi en contexte scientifique ou technique.
The scientists bombarded the sample with neutrons to study its properties.
Les scientifiques ont bombardé l'échantillon de neutrons pour étudier ses propriétés.
bombardnoun
bombards
pl
UK
/bɒmˈbɑːd/
US
/bɑmˈbɑrd/
bombardeHistoire militaire.
The castle's defenses included a massive bombard that could launch stones over great distances.
Les défenses du château comprenaient une énorme bombarde qui pouvait lancer des pierres à très grande distance.
The city endured a relentless bombard during the war, leaving many buildings in ruins.
La ville a subi un bombardement incessant pendant la guerre, laissant de nombreux bâtiments en ruines.
Synonyms
small cannon
artillery piece

Definitions

bombardverb
To attack a place or person continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles.
The army bombarded the enemy's fortifications for several hours.
To assail someone persistently, as with questions, criticisms, or information.
The reporters bombarded the politician with questions during the press conference.
To subject someone or something to a continuous flow of something, such as particles or radiation.
The scientists bombarded the sample with neutrons to study its properties.
bombardnoun
A large, early type of cannon used in the Middle Ages for hurling large stones or other projectiles.
The castle's defenses included a massive bombard that could launch stones over great distances.
A continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other missiles.
The city endured a relentless bombard during the war, leaving many buildings in ruins.