Definition of 'bomb'
Noun
- an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
- strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
Synonyms: bomb calorimeter - an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual; "the first experiment was a real turkey"; "the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned"
Synonyms: turkey dud
Verb
- throw bombs at or attack with bombs; "The Americans bombed Dresden"
Synonyms: bombard - fail to get a passing grade; "She studied hard but failed nevertheless"; "Did I fail the test?"
Synonyms: fail flunk flush it
Antonyms: pass make it