bombproof
[bom-proof]
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adjective
strong enough to resist the impact and explosive force of bombs or shells: a bombproof shelter.
verb (used with object)
to make bombproof.
Origin of bombproof
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Contemporary Examples of bombproof
Cooper, who worked closely with Ailes at the time, was with him at the News Corp. building when he requested the bombproof glass.
Historical Examples of bombproof
When I think of the trenches again I think of the bombproof, near Labasse.
Behind the Scenes in Warring GermanyEdward Lyell Fox
With other wounded I was taken to the bombproof in the fort.
My Life In The SouthJacob Stroyer
Mrs. Wagoner's husband had been in a bombproof during the war, when Jim Upton (Jim's father) was with his company.
"Run To Seed"Thomas Nelson Page
They were to carry guns of heavy metal, and to be bombproof on the top, with a descent for the shells to slide off.
Held Fast For EnglandG. A. Henty
After zigging through a bombproof half-furlong of roof, he was dropping into a large twilit cave.
The Creature from Cleveland DepthsFritz Reuter Leiber