dive-bomb

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Verb dive-bomb has 1 sense

dive-bomb - bomb from a diving airplane
--₁ is one way to bombard, bomb

Derived forms: noun dive bomber₁, noun dive-bombing₁
Sample sentence:
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dive-bomb

Definition: (verb) To descend rapidly and at a steep angle upon a target, often in a controlled and deliberate manner.

Sense: (noun) A tactic in warfare or hunting where an aircraft or bird swoops down sharply to attack a target.

Sense: (verb) To perform an aggressive and sudden downward maneuver while flying.

Sense: (noun) (slang) A term used in sports, especially referring to a forceful action or tackle.

Sense: (verb) (informal) To consume or drink something quickly and eagerly.

Examples:

During World War II, fighter pilots would dive-bomb enemy bases to maximize the impact of their bombs.
The peregrine falcon executed a perfect dive-bomb, swiftly catching its prey unaware.
The eagle dive-bombed from the sky, astonishing the spectators with its precision.
The linebacker executed a powerful dive-bomb tackle, forcing a turnover.
After a long and tiring workout, he decided to dive-bomb a protein shake to replenish his energy levels.