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Bombing
see synonyms of bombingNoun
2. bombing
the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic frequently used by terrorists
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Bombing
see synonyms of bombingnoun
1.
a concerted and persistent use of bombs against a target
the bombing of Dresden
Aerial bombing of rebel positions is continuing.
2.
the act of causing a single bomb to explode, esp by a terrorist
a series of car bombings
Rebels killed one person and injured seven policemen in two bombings in the city
of Villavicencio.
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Bombing
see synonyms of bombingn.
1.
a. An explosive weapon detonated by impact, proximity to an object, a timing mechanism, or other means.
b. An atomic or nuclear bomb. Used with the.
2. Any of various weapons detonated to release destructive material, such as smoke or gas.
3.
a. A container capable of withstanding high internal pressure.
b. A vessel for storing compressed gas.
c. A portable, manually operated container that ejects a spray, foam, or gas under pressure.
4. Football A long forward pass.
5. Geology A lump of lava that has been violently ejected from a volcano and has solidified while in the air.
6. Slang A dismal failure; a fiasco.
7. Slang An old car.
8. Slang One that is excellent or superior. Used with the.
9. Chiefly British Slang
a. A large amount of money.
b. A great success.
v. bombed, bomb·ing, bombs
v.tr.
To attack, damage, or destroy with or as if with bombs.
v.intr.
1. To drop a bomb or bombs.
2. Slang To fail miserably: The play bombed.
3. Slang To paint a graffito.
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