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Bazooka: meaning, definitions and examples

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bazooka

 

[ bษ™หˆzuห.kษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military weapon

A bazooka is a portable, reusable rocket launcher that is used to fire explosive projectiles at enemy targets. It is typically anti-tank in function, allowing infantry to disable armored vehicles. The design often includes a simple tube launcher, which is shoulder-fired for maneuverability. Originating during World War II, its effectiveness in combat has made it a recognizable symbol of military power. Its lightweight nature allows soldiers to carry it easily on the battlefield.

Synonyms

anti-tank weapon, missile launcher, rocket launcher.

Examples of usage

  • The soldier aimed the bazooka at the enemy tank.
  • They trained in the use of the bazooka before deployment.
  • The military showcased the bazooka during the parade.

Translations

Translations of the word "bazooka" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bazuca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคœเคผเฅ‚เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bazooka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bazoka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะทัƒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bazooka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚บใƒผใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bazooka

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bazooka

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bazooka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์ฃผ์นด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฒูˆูƒุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bazuka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bazuka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทด็ฅ–ๅก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bazooka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bazooka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะทัƒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ–แƒฃแƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bazuka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bazooka

Etymology

The word 'bazooka' first appeared in the English language during World War II, deriving from a cartoon character in a popular radio show by the comedian Bob Burns. This character played a fictional musical instrument that resembled the bazooka launcher; hence the name was humorously adopted for the military weapon. The actual device was developed by the United States Army and saw significant use during the war, quickly becoming renowned for its role in infantry combat. The term has since been embraced in various cultures, often in both military and civilian context, symbolizing firepower and explosive potential. The bazooka's fame continued through films, video games, and popular culture, solidifying its place in modern lexicon as a representation of explosive force.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,338, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.