bomb

/bˈɑm/

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Definitions

Noun
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
Noun
strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
Noun
an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual; "the first experiment was a real turkey"; "the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned"
Verb
throw bombs at or attack with bombs; "The Americans bombed Dresden"
Verb
fail to get a passing grade; "She studied hard but failed nevertheless"; "Did I fail the test?"