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divebomb

/dɪvˈbɒm/ verb · British & US
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What does divebomb mean?

verb

To fly down steeply towards the ground or a target, typically in a sudden and aggressive manner, often as a form of attack or threat. To perform a dive bomb maneuver in an aircraft.

Example

"The pilot was forced to divebomb the target to avoid enemy fire."

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