Stuka

noun, slang

noun, slang ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The Junkers Ju-87, a gull-winged single-engine German dive bomber used in World War II. historical, informal

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"In July 1940, the Luftwaffe in France had 656 Messerschmitt 109 fighters, 168 Me 100 twin-engined fighters, 769 Dornier, Heinkel and Junkers 88 bombers, and 316 Ju 87 Stuka dive-bombers. Against this, the RAF had only 504 Hurricanes and Spitfires for the defence of Britain."

Etymology

From German Stuka, from Sturzkampfbomber (“dive bomber”).

Related phrases

dive bomber

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