BOMBARDIER


Meaning of BOMBARDIER in English

[ ˌbɒmbə'dɪə ]

■ noun

1》 a rank of non-commissioned officer in certain artillery regiments, equivalent to corporal.

2》 a member of a bomber crew in the US air force responsible for aiming and releasing bombs.

Origin

C16: from Fr., from OFr. bombarde (see bombard ).

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