I. ˈbäm-ˌbärd noun
Etymology: Middle English bombarde, from Middle French, probably from Latin bombus
Date: 15th century
: a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
II. bäm-ˈbärd also bəm- transitive verb
Date: 1686
1. : to attack especially with artillery or bombers
2. : to assail vigorously or persistently (as with questions)
3. : to subject to the impact of rapidly moving particles (as electrons)
Synonyms: see attack
• bom·bard·ment -mənt noun