- bombproof
- UK [ˈbɒmˌpruːf] / US [ˈbɑmˌpruf]
adjective
1) strong enough not to be destroyed by bombs
bombproof windows
2) informal good enough not to fail or be criticizedThe theory was far from bombproof.
English dictionary. 2014.
bombproof
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Bombproof — Bomb proof , a. Secure against the explosive force of bombs. n. A structure which heavy shot and shell will not penetrate. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bombproof — [bäm′pro͞of΄] adj. capable of withstanding the force of ordinary bombs … English World dictionary
bombproof — adjective Date: 1702 1. safe from the force of bombs 2. extremely sturdy or durable < a bombproof parka > < a bombproof horse > … New Collegiate Dictionary
bombproof — /bom proohf /, adj. 1. strong enough to resist the impact and explosive force of bombs or shells: a bombproof shelter. v.t. 2. to make bombproof. [1695 1705; BOMB + PROOF] * * * … Universalium
bombproof — bomb|proof [ bam,pruf ] adjective 1. ) strong enough not to be destroyed by bombs: bombproof windows 2. ) INFORMAL good enough not to fail or be criticized: The theory was far from bombproof … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
bombproof — 1. noun An air raid shelter, a structure designed to give protection against air raids and bombs. Syn: air raid shelter, bomb shelter 2. adjective Sufficiently strong to resist the effects of a blast … Wiktionary
bombproof — adjective strong enough not to be damaged by a bomb attack: a bombproof shelter … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
bombproof — bomb•proof [[t]ˈbɒmˌpruf[/t]] adj. 1) strong enough to resist the explosive force of bombs 2) to make bombproof • Etymology: 1695–1705 … From formal English to slang
bombproof — adj. built to withstand bombs … English contemporary dictionary
bombproof — /ˈbɒmpruf/ (say bomproohf) adjective strong enough to resist the impact and explosive force of bombs or shells …
