Beschuss
derNounshelling; bombardment
English translations
- 01
shelling
- 02
cannonade
Word details
- German meaning
- Das Abfeuern von Geschossen auf ein Ziel, meist im militärischen Kontext.
- English meaning
- Shelling
- Synonym
- Bombardement, Feuer
- German example
- Die Stadt stand stundenlang unter Beschuss.
- English example
- The city was under shelling for hours.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Beschuss
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- beschusshemmend
bulletproof
- beschusshemmend
blast-resistant
- Neutronenbeschuss
neutron bombardment
- beschusshemmend
bulletproof
- Neutronenbeschuss
Neutron bombardment is the process of irradiating materials with neutrons, often to change their properties or create new isotopes.
- Eigenbeschuss
friendly fire
- Bresche
Breach
- schossfest
Bulletproof means that something is constructed or designed to withstand being shot by projectiles, such as bullets, without being penetrated.
- Spallation
Spallation
- Verschanzer
A trencherman is someone who entrenches themselves, i.e., digs in or establishes themselves in a fortified position to defend themselves.
- panzern
to armor
- Panzerschiff
Ironclad
- Sputtern
Sputtering
- Trommelfeuer
Barrage
- Haubitze
Howitzer
- BKS
Bullet resistance class
- Bombardement
Bombardment
- Flakfeuer
Anti-aircraft fire
- Panzerkuppel
Armored cupola
- Bombardierung
Bombardment
Example sentences with “Beschuss”
Die Stadt stand unter ständigem Beschuss. (The city was under constant bombardment.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Beschuss?
The plural is 'die Beschüsse'.