Bombproofed: meaning, definitions and examples
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bombproofed
[ ˈbɒmˌpruːft ]
military use
Bombproofed refers to structures or materials designed to withstand explosions and prevent damage from bomb blasts. It is commonly used in military contexts to describe fortified buildings or vehicles that provide safety from potential explosive attacks.
Synonyms
blast-resistant, explosion-proof, fortified.
Examples of usage
- The military constructed bombproofed bunkers for their troops.
- They installed bombproofed glass in the windows for added security.
- The vehicle was bombproofed to protect against roadside bombs.
Translations
Translations of the word "bombproofed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 a prova de bomba
🇮🇳 बमप्रूफ
🇩🇪 bombensicher
🇮🇩 tahan bom
🇺🇦 безпечний від бомби
🇵🇱 odporny na bombę
🇯🇵 爆弾耐性のある
🇫🇷 à l'épreuve des bombes
🇪🇸 a prueba de bombas
🇹🇷 bomba dayanıklı
🇰🇷 폭탄 방지
🇸🇦 مضاد للقنابل
🇨🇿 odolný vůči bombám
🇸🇰 odolný voči bombám
🇨🇳 防炸弹的
🇸🇮 otporen na bombe
🇮🇸 sprengjuvörn
🇰🇿 бомбаға төзімді
🇬🇪 ბომბზე მდგრადი
🇦🇿 partlayıcıya qarşı dayanıqlı
🇲🇽 a prueba de bombas
Etymology
The term 'bombproofed' combines the word 'bomb' and the suffix '-proof,' which denotes protection against a specific threat. The word 'bomb' itself comes from the Latin 'bombus,' meaning 'buzzing,' which relates to the sound of an explosion. The concept of bombproofing arose during periods of increased warfare, especially in the 20th century, as military technology advanced and the destructiveness of bombs became evident. Architects and engineers began to develop structures that could withstand the impact of bombs, leading to the evolution of bombproofing techniques. Over time, the term has expanded beyond military applications to include any construction or materials designed to resist explosive forces.