Bombard \Bom*bard"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bombarded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Bombarding}.] To attack with bombards or with artillery; especially, to throw shells, hot shot, etc., at or into. [1913 Webster] Next, she means to bombard Naples. --Burke. [1913 Webster] His fleet bombarded and burnt down Dieppe. --Wood. [1913 Webster]