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bombardment
noun
an attack by dropping bombs
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 11
- Starts with
- B
- Ends with
- T
- Contains
- OMBARDMEN
- Scrabble score
- 20
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
noun
an attack by dropping bombs
noun
the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays)
noun
the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
“they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops”
noun
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
“a barrage of questions”
In context
Example Sentences
they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops
the shelling went on for hours without pausing
a barrage of questions
a bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake
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