bombardier
pronunciation
How to pronounce bombardier in British English:
UK [ˌbɒmbəˈdɪə(r)]
How to pronounce bombardier in American English:
US [ˌbɑmbərˈdɪr]
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- Noun:
- a noncommissioned officer in the British artillery
- the member of a bomber crew responsible for using the bombsight and releasing the bombs on the target
Word Origin
- bombardier (n.)
- 1550s, soldier with a bombard, from French bombardier, from bombard (see bombard (n.)). In 17c.-18c. of soldiers who manned artillery (especially mortars and howitzers); meaning "one who aims the bombs in an aircraft" is attested 1932, American English.
Example
- 1. Bombardier blames its troubles in britain on whitehall bungling .
- 2. Bombardier will provide rolling stock and systems design .
- 3. Siemens and bombardier later signed similar deals .
- 4. The bombardier beetle wards off ants , frogs , birds and other enemies with powerful jets of hot , toxic fluid .
- 5. Bombardier has said that while no definitive agreements have been made yet , the plans are progressing .