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bomb·proof

 (bŏm′pro͞of′)
adj.
Designed and constructed to resist destruction by a bomb.
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bombproof

(ˈbɒmpruːf)
adj
(Military) capable of withstanding the impact of bombs
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bomb•proof

(ˈbɒmˌpruf)
adj.
1. strong enough to resist the explosive force of bombs.
v.t.
2. to make bombproof.
[1695–1705]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.bombproof - a chamber (often underground) reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilitiesbombproof - a chamber (often underground) reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilities; used during air raids
chamber - a natural or artificial enclosed space
Verb1.bombproof - make safe against bombings
proof - make resistant (to harm); "proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer"
Adj.1.bombproof - able to resist the explosive force of bombs and shells; "bombproof shelter"
invulnerable - immune to attack; impregnable; "gunners raked the beach from invulnerable positions on the cliffs"
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Translations

bombproof

[ˈbɒmpruːf] ADJa prueba de bombas
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bombproof

[ˈbɒmˌpruːf] adja prova di bomba
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
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