divebomb

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Synonyms: dive-bomb, dive bomb, firebomb, timebomb, pipebomb

Antonyms: dive-bomb, dive bomb, firebomb, timebomb, pipebomb

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|music}} The rapid lowering of the pitch of a note on the [[guitar]] by means of the [[whammy bar]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|military|aviation}} Of an [[aircraft]], to [[bomb]] while in a [[steep]] [[dive]].
2. {{lb|en|ornithology}} Of a bird, to [[attack]] (especially the head of) a person or animal that strays into their territory.
3. {{lb|en|motor racing}} To attempt an overtake by [[brake#Verb|braking]] very late on corner entry.
4. {{lb|en|automotive|road transport}} Of a [[motorist]], to [[overtake]] slower traffic by way of a more [[circuitous]] route, such as a pair of [[freeway]] exit and entrance ramps.
5. {{lb|en|music}} To rapidly lower the pitch of a note on the [[guitar]] by means of the [[whammy bar]].

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