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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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Words related to fighter-bomber

bomber

Words nearby fighter-bomber

fight tooth and nail, fight-or-flight, fight-or-flight reaction, fight-or-flight response, fighter, fighter-bomber, fighter-interceptor, fighting, fighting chair, fighting chance, fighting cock

Origin of fighter-bomber

First recorded in 1935–40
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for fighter-bomber

  • The fighter-bomber squadrons use the MiG-17, an aircraft that is obsolescent but that performs well in a ground support role.

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  • In 1973 there were six fighter-bomber, twelve fighter-interceptor, and three reconnaissance squadrons.

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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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