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bombproof

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bomb·proof  (bmprf)
adj.
Designed and constructed to resist destruction by a bomb.
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Noun1.bombproofbombproof - a chamber (often underground) reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilities; used during air raids
air-raid shelter, bomb shelter
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"
shellproof
invulnerable - immune to attack; impregnable; "gunners raked the beach from invulnerable positions on the cliffs"


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