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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

  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.

bombshell — full definition

  1. noun A piece of news that is shocking or sensational.
  2. noun Informal term for an especially attractive person.

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