What is the meaning of bomb?

noun

  • An explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions.
  • Strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion.
  • An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual.
    • usage: "the first experiment was a real turkey"; "the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned"

verb

  • Throw bombs at or attack with bombs.
    • usage: "The Americans bombed Dresden"
  • Fail to get a passing grade.
    • usage: "She studied hard but failed nevertheless"; "Did I fail the test"
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