bomb-proof

A soldier enters a bomb-proof bunker.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Resistant to bomb damage: "bomb-proof" describes something that is designed or constructed to withstand the effects of a bomb explosion, such as blast, shrapnel, or fire.
   • Figurative (informal): extremely safe or reliable; unlikely to fail or be harmed.

Usage Examples

• Adjective (literal):

  • The embassy was built with bomb-proof walls. (The walls are designed to resist bomb blasts.)
  • Soldiers took shelter in a bomb-proof bunker. (The bunker protects against bomb explosions.)

• Adjective (figurative):

  • His argument was bomb-proof; no one could find a flaw in it. (The argument was extremely strong and unassailable.)
  • She has a bomb-proof reputation in the industry. (Her reputation is so solid that it cannot be damaged.)

Advanced Usage

• "bomb-proof glass": a specific type of glass designed to resist shattering from bomb blasts.

  • The museum installed bomb-proof glass to protect the artifacts. (The glass is resistant to bomb damage.)

• "bomb-proof shelter": a structure built to protect people from bomb explosions.

  • During the war, civilians stayed in bomb-proof shelters. (The shelters were designed to withstand bombings.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bombproof (adj): alternative spelling, same meaning.

  • The vault is completely bombproof. (The vault is resistant to bomb damage.)

• Bombproofing (n): the process of making something bomb-proof.

  • The bombproofing of the building took several months. (The process of making it resistant to bombs.)

Synonyms

• Blast-resistant: designed to withstand the force of an explosion.
• Shockproof: able to resist shock or impact.
• Fortified: strengthened to resist attack.
• Invulnerable (figurative): impossible to harm or damage.

Related Idioms

• Bomb-proof guarantee: a promise that is absolutely reliable.

  • The company offers a bomb-proof guarantee on all products. (The guarantee is extremely secure and trustworthy.)

• Bomb-proof plan: a strategy that is foolproof and unlikely to fail.

  • We need a bomb-proof plan for the project. (The plan must be completely reliable.)