divebomb
verbEtymology From dive + bomb.
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Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, War Of an aircraft, to bomb while in a steep dive.
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Biology, Natural sciences, Ornithology Of a bird, to attack (especially the head of) a person or animal that strays into their territory.
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Hobbies, Lifestyle, Motor racing, Racing, Sports To attempt an overtake by braking very late on corner entry.
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Automotive, Road, Transport, Vehicles Of a motorist, to overtake slower traffic by way of a more circuitous route, such as a pair of freeway exit and entrance ramps.
- Dive-bombing is perfectly legal as long as you do not cross any double solid white lines.2015 April 21, Robert Thompson, “Drivers protest those who seek the inside track on highways”, in The Washington Post, retrieved 07 Oct 2022:
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Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music To rapidly lower the pitch of a note on the guitar by means of the whammy bar.
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