bomb

Meanings

• noun

  An explosive device, typically containing a large quantity of explosives and designed to destroy or damage a target.

  - "The bomb exploded with a loud bang."
  - "The terrorists planted a bomb in the airport."
  - "The bomb squad defused the explosive device."

• verb

  To drop or hurl a bomb at a target.

  - "The pilot bombed the enemy base."
  - "The submarine bombed the Japanese fleet during World War II."
  - "The bomber plane dropped bombs on the enemy city."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɒm/
   
   
   
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2. /bɑm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cannonball , fortune , packet , pretty penny

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bomb
tomb , gomb , comb , womb

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Variants

List of all variants of bomb that leads to same result
bomb , bombs , bombed , bombing , bombings , bomb cyclone , bomb cyclones , bomb scare , bomb site , bomb squad , bomb threat , A-bomb , A-bombs , atom bomb , atomic bomb , atomic bombs , buzz bomb , buzz bombs

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Etymology

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The word 'bomb' comes from the Old Italian word 'bomba', which means 'large vessel' or 'big barrel'. The term was later used to refer to a large, explosive device.

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Trivia

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1. The largest bomb ever dropped in combat was the 'Tsar Bomba', which weighed over 50,000 pounds and had a yield of over 50 megatons.

2. The first recorded use of a bomb as an explosive device was during the Siege of Constantinople in 1453.

3. The word 'bomb' was first used in English in the late 15th century to refer to a large, hollow vessel used for carrying liquids or other materials.

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Related Concepts

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1. Explosive: A substance or device that produces an explosive reaction, releasing energy suddenly and violently.

2. Bomb shelter: A structure designed to provide protection from bombs or other explosive devices.

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Culture

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Bombs have been used throughout history for various purposes, including military warfare, terrorism, and even as a form of entertainment. In literature and art, bombs have been depicted in various ways, from symbolizing destruction and chaos to representing a turning point or climax in a story.

How to Memorize "bomb"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, spherical explosive device with a fuse and a detonator. Visualize the moment when the fuse is lit and the bomb explodes, creating a loud bang and a large explosion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bomb' with the sound of a loud explosion, the image of a large, spherical object, and the destructive power of an explosive device.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'BOMB' to remember the different parts of a bomb: 'B' for Body, 'O' for Outer shell, 'M' for Mechanism, and 'B' for Blast.

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