pom-pom

• Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: ein dekorativer Ball aus Woll- oder Seidenfäden, oft an Kopfbedeckungen getragen; und ein Geschütztyp, der zum Schießen auf Flugzeuge nach oben bestimmt ist.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a decorative ball of tufted wool or silk, often worn on hats; and a type of artillery designed to fire upward at aircraft.

1. A2informal

   A decorative ball made of tufted wool, silk, or other soft material, often attached to hats or clothing.

   Pompon

   • She wore a winter hat with a fluffy pom-pom on top.
   • The cheerleaders waved colorful pom-poms during the game.
   • The child's sweater had a small pom-pom sewn onto the front.

   Synonymebobblepompon

2. Anti-aircraft gunC1formalbritish

   A type of small-caliber, rapid-firing artillery piece designed to shoot at aircraft.

   Flugabwehrgeschütz

   • The ship was equipped with pom-pom guns for defense against air attacks.
   • During the war, pom-pom batteries were stationed along the coast.
   • The sound of the pom-pom firing was distinctive and loud.