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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

  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.

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