pyrobolus — meaning in English

English meaning

• bomb noun An explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction.
• cannon noun A large, mounted gun that fires heavy projectiles, historically used in warfare.

Senses

pyrobolus is used for these senses in English:

• bomb An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.

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.

cannon — full definition

1. noun A large, mounted gun that fires heavy projectiles, historically used in warfare.
2. verb To collide with something violently.
3. verb To bombard something with cannon fire.

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