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to bombard
01
to drop bombs on someone or something continuously
Transitive: to bombard a place or position
Example
During the war, the enemy aircraft would bombard the city with relentless airstrikes.
The navy ships would bombard the enemy coastal defenses before the amphibious landing.
02
to send a fast-moving stream of particles, such as atoms or subatomic particles, toward a substance
Transitive: to bombard a substance with particles
Example
The scientist bombarded the metal with high-energy particles to test its durability.
The laboratory used a particle accelerator to bombard atoms with protons.
03
to continuously expose someone to something, such as information, questions, or criticisms
Transitive: to bombard sb with sth
Example
He bombarded his friends with text messages about his new project.
The talk show host bombarded the guest with challenging and provocative questions.
04
to attack or strike something repeatedly with artillery fire
Transitive: to bombard an enemy position
Example
The troops were ordered to bombard the enemy's position until reinforcements arrived.
For hours, the soldiers bombarded the enemy stronghold with relentless fire.
Bombard
01
a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family
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bomb
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bombard
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bombardment
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bombardment
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