divebomb

English

verb
Definitions
  • (of an aircraft) To bomb whilst in a steep dive.
  • (of a bird) To attack (especially the head of) a person or animal that strays into their territory.
  • (of a motorist) To overtake slower traffic by way of a more circuitous route, such as a pair of freeway exit and entrance ramps.

Etymology

Compound from English dive + English bomb.

Origin

English

bomb

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