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bombardier

bomber (aircraft)

noun bom-bar-DYEH Rare
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Also means

bombardier beetle

Usage Note

Bombardier primarily means a bomber aircraft (un bombardier furtif, a stealth bomber) and historically referred to a soldier who operated a bombarde (mortar). In natural history, the bombardier is a beetle that ejects a chemical spray as a defence. The Bombardier company (trains, planes) takes its name from its Canadian founder.

Examples

"Le bombardier a survolé la zone de conflit."

Natural Translation

The bomber flew over the conflict zone.

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