bombard vs spang

bombard

verb
  • To attack something or someone by directing objects at them. 

  • To direct at a substance an intense stream of high-energy particles, usually sub-atomic or made of at most a few atoms. 

  • To continuously attack something with bombs, artillery shells or other missiles or projectiles. 

  • To continuously send or direct (at someone) 

noun
  • A bombardment. 

  • A bombardon. 

  • a medieval primitive cannon, used chiefly in sieges for throwing heavy stone balls. 

spang

verb
  • To cause to spring; set forcibly in motion; throw with violence. 

  • To set with bright points: star or spangle. 

  • To hitch; fasten. 

  • To strike or ricochet with a loud report 

  • To leap; spring. 

noun
  • A bound or spring; a leap. 

  • A span. 

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