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bombproof

bomb·proof
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bom-proof]
    • /ˈbɒmˌpruf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bom-proof]
    • /ˈbɒmˌpruf/

Definitions of bombproof word

  • adjective bombproof capable of withstanding the impact of bombs 3
  • adjective bombproof incapable of being undermined 3
  • adjective bombproof capable of withstanding the force of ordinary bombs 3
  • adjective bombproof strong enough to resist the impact and explosive force of bombs or shells: a bombproof shelter. 1
  • verb with object bombproof to make bombproof. 1
  • adjective bombproof resistant to explosives 1

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Origin of bombproof

First appearance:

before 1695
One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1695-1705; bomb + -proof

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Bombproof

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bombproof popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bombproof usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with bombproof

  • how to bombproof a horse?
  • how to bombproof your horse?

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