fighter-bomber
[ fahy-ter-bom-er ]
/ ˈfaɪ tərˈbɒm ər /
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noun Military.
an aircraft that combines the functions of a fighter and a bomber.
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Origin of fighter-bomber
First recorded in 1935–40
Words nearby fighter-bomber
figger, figgy, fight, fight back, fighter, fighter-bomber, fighter-interceptor, fighter pilot, fight fire with fire, fighting, fighting chair
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British Dictionary definitions for fighter-bomber
fighter-bomber
noun
a high-performance aircraft that combines the roles of fighter and bomber
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