Arschbombe — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bomb noun An explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction.
- cannonball noun A round metal projectile fired from a cannon.
Senses
Arschbombe is used for these senses in English:
- bomb (colloquial) An act of jumping into water while keeping one's arms and legs tucked into the body, as in a squatting position, to maximize splashing.
- 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
- noun An explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction.
- verb To attack a place using bombs.
- verb To fail badly, especially a performance or attempt.
- adj Informal for excellent or impressive.
cannonball — full definition
- noun A round metal projectile fired from a cannon.
- noun A jump into water with knees tucked to the chest, made to create a big splash.
- verb To dive into water in this tucked, splashy style.
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