dive-bomb

[dahyv-bom]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to attack with or as if with a dive bomber.

dive-bomb

verb

1. (tr) to bomb (a target) using or in the manner of a dive bomber

Word History and Origins

Origin of dive-bomb¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

But now everyone is familiar with the sound, and its most fearsome recent iteration: a dive-bombing wail some have compared to the German World War Two Stuka aircraft.

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A mountain running race has been cancelled because of a dive-bombing buzzard.

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A village primary school in east London has ordered pupils to stay inside due to a dive-bombing buzzard taking up residence in its playground.

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The "Great British Spraycation" street art included seagulls dive-bombing for chips, children playing with sand and in boats, as well as a rat leaning back in a deckchair while enjoying a cocktail.

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American photographer Kat Zhou won British Waters Wide-Angle, with an image of dive-bombing gannets in Shetland.

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