bomb rack

noun

1. a device for carrying bombs in or under the fuselage of an aircraft.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bomb rack¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Newer types of American bomb racks and pylons offer solutions.

From New York Times

But because EDO MBM is located in the UK it is subject to British and not US arms regulations, meaning it could legally export the critical bomb rack.

From The Guardian

Recognisable bombs and bomb racks added a strike component to the roles of air power in warfare.

From BBC

By the bomb rack of a Stuka," he snarled, "I'm standing by.

From Project Gutenberg

In addition to wing guns, they had bomb racks which were fitted with extra gasoline tanks.

From Project Gutenberg