Meaning

(of an aircraft) To bomb whilst in a steep dive..

Definitions by Sense

1. (of an aircraft) To bomb whilst in a steep dive.
2. (of a bird) To attack (especially the head of) a person or animal that strays into their territory.
3. (motor racing) To attempt an overtake by braking very late on corner entry.
4. (of a motorist) To overtake slower traffic by way of a more circuitous route, such as a pair of freeway exit and entrance ramps.
5. (music) To rapidly lower the pitch of a note on the guitar by means of the whammy bar.
6. (music) The rapid lowering of the pitch of a note on the guitar by means of the whammy bar.

Example Sentences

Dive-bombing is perfectly legal as long as you do not cross any double solid white lines.

Word Forms

• divebombs
• divebombing
• divebombed
• dive-bomb
• dive bomb

Synonyms for dive bomb

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When Should You Use Dive bomb?

Use dive bomb when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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