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dive-bomb

American

[dahyv-bom] / ˈdaɪvˌbɒm /

verb (used with or without object)

to attack with or as if with a dive bomber.

dive-bomb British

verb

(tr) to bomb (a target) using or in the manner of a dive bomber

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Etymology

Origin of dive-bomb

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Will McLaren be privately worried about the tense battle eroding the relationship between the two drivers, after Oscar Piastri again tried to dive-bomb Lando Norris?

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

FSD’s safety and capabilities are, by Musk’s own admission, existential concerns — especially as Tesla stock continues to dive-bomb.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2022

He wasn’t thrilled to have won the race with the dive-bomb on Allmendinger.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2022

Several five- to six-year-old boys dive-bomb hugged me, appearing from out of nowhere and disappearing just as fast.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2019

“I mean, we won’t dive-bomb you like the barn swallows will. That’s what they do. To protect their chicks. So.”

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby

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