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bombards

/ˈbɑmbɑrdz/ /bəmˈbɑrdz/

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noun

A medieval primitive cannon, used chiefly in sieges for throwing heavy stone balls.

Examples :

"During the siege, the castle walls were no match for the bombard and its massive stone projectiles. "

weapon military history technology machine

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noun

A bassoon-like medieval instrument

Examples :

"The museum displayed a collection of historical woodwind instruments, including shawms, crumhorns, and several bombards. "

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noun

A large liquor container made of leather, in the form of a jug or a bottle.

Examples :

"The museum displayed several bombards, showcasing the craftsmanship of leatherworking in creating large liquor containers. "

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noun

Examples :

"The city withstood daily bombards from enemy artillery. "

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noun

Examples :

"The deep, resonant sound of the bombards filled the concert hall, providing a powerful foundation for the orchestra's performance. "

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verb

To continuously attack something with bombs, artillery shells or other missiles or projectiles.

Examples :

"The news channel bombards viewers with constant updates about the election. "

military war weapon action

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verb

To attack something or someone by directing objects at them.

Examples :

"The older brother bombards his younger sister with water balloons during their water fight. "

military war action

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verb

To direct at a substance an intense stream of high-energy particles, usually sub-atomic or made of at most a few atoms.

Examples :

"The scientist bombards the metal sample with helium ions to study its surface structure. "

physics science energy material