What is the meaning of Bombard?

  • (v.t.) To attack with bombards or with artillery; especially, to throw shells, hot shot, etc., at or into.
  • (n.) A piece of heavy ordnance formerly used for throwing stones and other ponderous missiles. It was the earliest kind of cannon.
  • (n.) Padded breeches.
  • (n.) A bombardment.
  • (n.) See Bombardo.
  • (n.) A large drinking vessel or can or a leather bottle, for carrying liquor or beer.
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APAWebster's. (2011). bombard. Retrieved September 27, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/bombard/definitions/1981431
ChicagoWebster's. 2011. "bombard" http://smartdefine.org/bombard/definitions/1981431 (accessed September 27, 2026).
HarvardWebster's 2011, bombard, Smart Define, viewed 27 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/bombard/definitions/1981431>.
MLAWebster's. "bombard" 27 May 2011. Web. 27 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/bombard/definitions/1981431>
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