炸弹 — meaning in English

English meaning

• bomb noun An explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction.
• cannonball noun A round metal projectile fired from a cannon.

Senses

炸弹 is used for these senses in English:

• bomb An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.
• cannonball (diving) The act of jumping (typically into a swimming pool) with the legs bent and the arms wrapped around the knees to create a large splash, mimicking the flight and shape of a cannonball.

bomb — full definition

1. noun An explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction.
2. verb To attack a place using bombs.
3. verb To fail badly, especially a performance or attempt.
4. adj Informal for excellent or impressive.

cannonball — full definition

1. noun A round metal projectile fired from a cannon.
2. noun A jump into water with knees tucked to the chest, made to create a big splash.
3. verb To dive into water in this tucked, splashy style.