flying bomb

American  

noun

1. robot bomb.

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flying bomb British  

noun

1. another name for the V-1

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Etymology

Origin of flying bomb

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Mannert L. Abele was the first warship hit by what was then a new Japanese weapon called an Ohka — essentially a flying bomb capable of reaching speeds of 600 miles per hour.

From New York Times

The United States has supplied Ukraine with its Switchblade drones that, like the Shahed, are essentially flying bombs that self-destruct.

From New York Times

"Pulse jets are a type of acoustic jet engine originally developed for World War II-era V-1 'flying bomb' cruise missiles," the report said.

From BBC

The small aircraft run the risk of colliding with planes and helicopters, especially when they’re taking off, and could even be converted into flying bombs.

From Washington Post

But this had led to him being interned in two Nazi concentration camps, where his genius was exploited and he was forced to work on the construction of Nazi flying bombs.

From BBC