Definition of bombing Bombing

/bɑˈmɪŋ/ - [baming] -

We found 6 definitions of bombing from 3 different sources.

What does bombing mean?

Noun Plural: bombings
bombing - an attack by dropping bombs
		bombardment
		onrush, onset, onslaught, attack a forceful forward rush or flow; "from the bow she stared at the mesmerising onrush of the sea where it split and foamed"; "the explosion interrupted the wild onrush of her thoughts"
		bombing run that part of the flight that begins with the approach to the target; includes target acquisition and ends with the release of the bombs
bombing - the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic frequently used by terrorists
		sabotage a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
		act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear