bombproofs
Explosion-resistant military structures
Bombproofs are structures or shelters designed to withstand bomb explosions, particularly underground fortifications or reinforced bunkers.
In Civil War usage, the term also referred disparagingly to soldiers who avoided combat by taking safe positions behind the lines: The bombproofs stayed in the rear while we took fire.
As an adjective, bombproof describes anything built to resist explosive damage.
Protected place or structure
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- dugoutCarved-log canoe
- reinforcedMade more resistant
hardened · stronghold · foxhole · trench · concrete · underground · defensive · garrison
Incapable of failure
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- fail-safeAutomatic harm prevention mechanism
- guaranteedPromised with certainty
- unbreakableImpossible to damage
sturdy · dependable · robust · indestructible · secure · solid · bulletproof · ironclad
Impossible to disturb
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- calmFree from agitation
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
gentle · patient · desensitized · schoolmaster · quiet · predictable · solid · unfazed
shelter
Protected place or structure
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- dugoutCarved-log canoe
reinforced · hardened · stronghold · foxhole · trench · concrete · underground · defensive · garrison · armored
foolproof
Incapable of failure
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- fail-safeAutomatic harm prevention mechanism
- guaranteedPromised with certainty
unbreakable · sturdy · dependable · robust · indestructible · secure · solid · bulletproof · ironclad · watertight
unflappable
Impossible to disturb
trustworthy · gentle · patient · desensitized · schoolmaster · quiet · predictable · solid · unfazed · placid
- Petersburg CampaignPetersburg, trenches, trench warfare, siege warfare, siege lines
- siege warfaresiege, siege tower, siege engine, siege guns, siege warfare
- coastal artillerycoastal batteries, gun emplacements, heavy ordnance, Fort Sumter, Fort McHenry
bombproofsfront lines
Active battle area
firing lines · open ground · no man's land · forward positions · trenches
bombproofscombat troops
fighting men · shock troops · cannon fodder · volunteers · daredevils