bombard

• Ein Bombard ist ein historisches Holzblasinstrument aus der Familie der Schalmeien; es ist die tiefste und größte Bauform und dient als Bassinstrument. Der Begriff bezeichnet außerdem ein mittelalterliches Geschütz, das schwere Steinkugeln oder Geschosse verschoss.

A noun referring to a large shawm, which is the bass member of the shawm family of musical instruments.

1. Musical instrumentC2formal

   A large shawm, which is the bass member of the shawm family of woodwind instruments.

   Bombarde

   • The bombard produces a deep, resonant sound in the ensemble.
   • He played the bombard in the traditional folk band.
   • The bombard's rich tone filled the concert hall.

• Verb, das beschreibt, jemanden oder etwas mit einem ununterbrochenen Strom von Fragen, Informationen oder Gegenständen zu attackieren oder zu überschütten; auch im militärischen Sinn: mit Artillerie oder aus der Luft beschießen.

A verb used to indicate the act of attacking or overwhelming someone or something with a continuous flow of questions, information, or objects.

1. Attack with bombsB2formal

   To attack a place or target with bombs, shells, or other explosive devices.

   Bombardieren

   • The enemy forces bombarded the city for hours.
   • The artillery bombarded the enemy positions.
   • The air force bombarded the strategic targets.

   Synonymeassaultattackbatterblitzbombpoundshellstrafe

   Antonymedefendprotectshield

2. Overwhelm with questions or informationB2informal

   To subject someone to a continuous flow of questions, information, or requests.

   Mit Fragen bombardieren

   • The reporters bombarded the politician with questions.
   • She bombarded him with emails about the project.
   • The customer service team was bombarded with complaints.

   Synonymeassailbarragebesiegedelugefloodinundateoverwhelmpeltsnowswamp

   Antonymeignoreneglectspare

3. Overwhelm with stimuliB2informal

   To subject someone to a continuous flow of sensory input, such as sounds, images, or messages.

   Überschütten

   • The city bombards you with advertisements everywhere you look.
   • The children were bombarded with loud music at the party.
   • Social media bombards users with constant notifications.

   Synonymeassailbesiegedelugeengulffloodinundateoverwhelmpeltsaturateswamp