divebomb
divebomb · divebombs · divebombed · divebombing
Of an aircraft, to bomb while in a steep diveOf an aircraft, to bomb while in a steep dive.
Meaning
5 sensesOf an aircraft, to bomb while in a steep dive.
Of a bird, to attack (especially the head of) a person or animal that strays into their territory.
To attempt an overtake by braking very late on corner entry.
Of a motorist, to overtake slower traffic by way of a more circuitous route, such as a pair of freeway exit and entrance ramps.
To rapidly lower the pitch of a note on the guitar by means of the whammy bar.
Origin
From dive + bomb.From dive + bomb.
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Forms
divebombs, divebombing, divebombed, divebombed| Base form | divebomb · to divebomb |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | divebombs |
| Present participle | divebombing |
| Past simple | divebombed |
| Past participle | divebombed |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelateddive bomber
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle