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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The rapid lowering of the pitch of a note on the guitar by means of the whammy bar.

Verb

1. 1
   To bomb whilst in a steep dive.
2. 2
   To attack (especially the head of) a person or animal that strays into their territory.
3. 3
   To attempt an overtake by braking very late on corner entry.
4. 4
   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."

5. 5
   To rapidly lower the pitch of a note on the guitar by means of the whammy bar.

Synonyms

All synonyms

rat run

Example

More examples

"Dive-bombing is perfectly legal as long as you do not cross any double solid white lines."

Etymology

From dive + bomb.

Related phrases

dive bomber

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