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bombard

/bɒmˈbɑːd/

/bɑmˈbɑrd/

bombardverb

bombarded

Past Simple

bombarded

Past Participle

bombarding

Gerund

/bɒmˈbɑːd/

/bɑmˈbɑrd/

Translations

бомбардировать

The enemy forces began to bombard the city at dawn.

Вражеские силы начали бомбардировать город на рассвете.

Additional translations

забрасывать

начинать обстрел

обрушивать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

bombardnoun

bombards

/bɒmˈbɑːd/

/bɑmˈbɑrd/

Translations

бомбардировка

The bombard of the city lasted for several days.

Бомбардировка города длилась несколько дней.

Additional translations

бомбарда

бомбардир

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

gun

bombarde

mortar

artillery piece

small cannon