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Definition of bombing

Overview of noun bombing

The noun bombing has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (2) bombing, bombardment

(an attack by dropping bombs)

2. bombing

(the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic frequently used by terrorists)

Overview of verb bomb

The verb bomb has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (3) bombard, bomb

(throw bombs at or attack with bombs; "The Americans bombed Dresden")

2. fail, flunk, bomb, flush it

(fail to get a passing grade; "She studied hard but failed nevertheless"; "Did I fail the test?")