bomba — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bomb noun An explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction.
- bombshell noun A piece of news that is shocking or sensational.
- cannonball noun A round metal projectile fired from a cannon.
- pump noun A device that moves or pushes liquid or gas from one place to another.
Senses
bomba is used for these senses in English:
- bomb An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.
- bombshell (historical) Any grenade, mortar shell, or artillery shell (hollow metal object) containing a charge that can explode.
- bombshell (figurative) Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational.
- 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.
bombshell — full definition
- noun A piece of news that is shocking or sensational.
- noun Informal term for an especially attractive person.
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