meaning of bombards

1. A piece of heavy ordnance formerly used for throwing stones and other ponderous missiles. It was the earliest kind of cannon.
2.
A bombardment.
3.
A large drinking vessel or can, or a leather bottle, for carrying liquor or beer.
4.
Padded breeches.
5.
See Bombardo.
6.
To attack with bombards or with artillery; especially, to throw shells, hot shot, etc. , at or into.
7.
a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family


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