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bombard

UK
/bɒmˈbɑːd/
US
/bɑmˈbɑrd/

Translations

bombardverb
bombarded
Past Simple
bombarded
Past Participle
bombarding
Gerund
UK
/bɒmˈbɑːd/
US
/bɑmˈbɑrd/
The enemy forces began to bombard the city at dawn.
Вражеские силы начали бомбардировать город на рассвете.
Additional translations
забрасывать
начинать обстрел
обрушивать
Synonyms
strike
assail
shell
blitz
shower
pelt
barrage
attack
bombardnoun
bombards
pl
UK
/bɒmˈbɑːd/
US
/bɑmˈbɑrd/
The bombard of the city lasted for several days.
Бомбардировка города длилась несколько дней.
Additional translations
бомбарда
бомбардир
Synonyms
gun
bombarde
mortar
artillery piece
small cannon
cannon
hautboy
oboe
shawm

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.
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