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View synonyms for dive bomber
dive bomber
noun
- an airplane of the fighter-bomber type that drops its bombs while diving at the enemy.
dive bomber
noun
- a military aircraft designed to release its bombs on a target during a steep dive
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dive bomber1
First recorded in 1935–40
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Example Sentences
Well, sir, if he were a torpedo plane or dive bomber or scout bomber pilot, he would have somebody along with him.
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As Stan closed in on the dive bomber it suddenly seemed to explode in his face.
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