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bombardment

bom·bard·ment

US/bɑmbɑɹdmənt/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays)

2.

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”
  • “the shelling went on for hours without pausing”
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3.

an attack by dropping bombs

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Origin

From bombard + -ment.

Phrases

  • Late Heavy Bombardment

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