bombing

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An attack in which bombs are dropped or set off.

   The bombing of the city destroyed dozens of homes.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of placing and setting off bombs, especially as an act of terrorism.

   Police are still investigating who was behind the bombing.

3. 3
   verb

   Present participle of bomb: attacking a place with bombs.

   Enemy planes kept bombing the harbour through the night.

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