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Glossary entry

Portuguese term or phrase:

grossas bombardas

English translation:

large calibre bombards

    The asker opted for community grading. The question was closed on 2014-05-26 20:54:09 based on peer agreement (or, if there were too few peer comments, asker preference.)
May 23, 2014 13:13
9 yrs ago
Portuguese term

grossas bombardas

Portuguese to English Law/Patents Military / Defense
Equipadas com grossas bombardas, o tiro cruzado representava um temível obstáculo a todos os navios hostis que tentassem forçar a entrada em Lisboa.
Proposed translations (English)
5 +1 large calibre bombards
4 huge bombard mortars
3 sturdy bombards

Discussion

VERLOW WOGLO JR May 24, 2014:
Bombard, large calibre. The bombard is a cannon or mortar used in medieval times. It was a large caliber, muzzle-loading artillery piece mainly used during sieges to throw stone balls at opponent’s walls.
Please see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombard_(weapon)

Proposed translations

+1
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large calibre bombards

large calibre bombards
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agree VERLOW WOGLO JR : agreed.
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thanks Verlow
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6 mins

sturdy bombards

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7 mins

huge bombard mortars

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombard_(weapon)


Dicion. Edit. Porto
grosso /ô/
adjectivo
1. de diâmetro considerável
2. de grande volume; consideráve

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