meaning of bombards
1. A piece of heavy ordnance formerly used for throwing stones and other ponderous missiles. It was the earliest kind of cannon.
2. A bombardment.
3. A large drinking vessel or can, or a leather bottle, for carrying liquor or beer.
4. Padded breeches.
5. See Bombardo.
6. To attack with bombards or with artillery; especially, to throw shells, hot shot, etc. , at or into.
7. a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family
Related Words
bombard | bombarded | bombardier | bombardier beetle | bombarding | bombardman | bombardment | bombardo | bombardon |
