Bombproof: meaning, definitions and examples
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bombproof
[ ˈbɒmbruːf ]
construction safety
The term 'bombproof' refers to structures or materials designed to withstand explosive blasts and shrapnel. These constructions are typically reinforced to ensure maximum protection against bomb detonations. Such designs are often utilized in military installations, government buildings, and secure facilities where safety from explosives is paramount. The effectiveness of bombproof structures can vary based on their specifications and the nature of the threat they are intended to counter.
Synonyms
blast-proof, explosion-resistant, fortified
Examples of usage
- The bunker was designed to be bombproof.
- They used bombproof materials for the new military base.
- His vehicle is equipped with bombproof technology.
- The government building features bombproof reinforcements.
Translations
Translations of the word "bombproof" in other languages:
🇵🇹 a prova de bomba
🇮🇳 बमप्रूफ
🇩🇪 bombensicher
🇮🇩 tahan bom
🇺🇦 безпечний від вибуху
🇵🇱 odporność na bombę
🇯🇵 爆風に耐える
🇫🇷 résistant aux bombes
🇪🇸 a prueba de bombas
🇹🇷 bomba dayanıklı
🇰🇷 폭탄 방지
🇸🇦 مضاد للقنابل
🇨🇿 odolný proti bombám
🇸🇰 odolný voči bombám
🇨🇳 防爆的
🇸🇮 odporen na bombe
🇮🇸 bombuþolinn
🇰🇿 бомбаға төзімді
🇬🇪 ბომბსაწინააღმდეგო
🇦🇿 bombadan qorunan
🇲🇽 a prueba de bombas
Etymology
The word 'bombproof' is a compound adjective formed from 'bomb', which comes from the Middle French word 'bombera', derived from the Latin 'bombus', meaning a booming or thundering noise. The suffix 'proof', used in this context, originates from the Old English 'prōf', which means 'to test' or 'to prove'. It entered the English language around the 19th century, reflecting advances in military technology and the necessity for protecting key structures from bomb threats, particularly during wartime. As warfare became more reliant on explosives, the term gained traction within engineering and architectural industries, leading to a significant focus on creating fortified buildings and vehicles.