divebomb Meaning & Definition
What Does Divebomb Mean?
Divebomb is a noun that means The rapid lowering of the pitch of a note on the guitar by means of the whammy bar. As a verb, it means Of an aircraft, to bomb while in a steep dive. As a verb, it means (of an aircraft) To bomb whilst in a steep dive.
Word Facts for Divebomb
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | divebombs |
| Verb forms | divebombs, divebombing, divebombed |
Divebomb Definition (Noun)
- The rapid lowering of the pitch of a note on the guitar by means of the whammy bar.
Divebomb as a Verb
- Of an aircraft, to bomb while in a steep dive.
- Of a bird, to attack (especially the head of) a person or animal that strays into their territory.
- To attempt an overtake by braking very late on corner entry.
- Of a motorist, to overtake slower traffic by way of a more circuitous route, such as a pair of freeway exit and entrance ramps.
- To rapidly lower the pitch of a note on the guitar by means of the whammy bar.
Verb
- (of an aircraft) To bomb whilst in a steep dive.
Synonyms of Divebomb
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Divebomb synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
divebomb (plural divebombs)
divebomb (third-person singular simple present divebombs, present participle divebombing, simple past and past participle divebombed)
Origin of Divebomb
From dive + bomb.
Quick Answers About Divebomb
Is divebomb a noun or a verb?
Divebomb is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of divebomb?
The plural of divebomb is divebombs.
What is the past tense of divebomb?
The past tense of divebomb is divebombed. The present participle is divebombing.