bombs
noun · verb
Form of bomb , plural of bomb.
Simple meaning
The atomic bomb.
Pronunciation
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bahmzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɑmz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
plural of bomb
The atomic bomb; the capacity to launch a nuclear attack.
plural of bomb
An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.
plural of bomb
Events or conditions that have a speedy destructive effect.
plural of bombin combination
A bag or balloon containing a substance such as water, flour, or paint, designed to burst and splatter.
verb
third-person singular of bomb
To attack or annoy in the manner of a bombing.
third-person singular of bomb
To jump into water in a squatting position, with the arms wrapped around the legs, in order to maximise the resulting splash.
third-person singular of bomb
Throw bombs at or attack with bombs
third-person singular of bomb
To attack using one or more bombs; to bombard.
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An explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions.
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A military aircraft that drops bombs during flight.
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An attack by dropping bombs.
Load an aircraft with bombs.
An area in a town that has been devastated by bombs.
That part of the flight that begins with the approach to the target.
A device on an aircraft for carrying bombs.
Make somebody homeless by destroying their houses with bombs.
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