bombing

/ˈbɑmɪŋ/
/ˈbɒmɪŋ/
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Other forms: bombings

Definitions of bombing
  1. noun
    an attack by dropping bombs
    synonyms: bombardment
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    bombing run
    that part of the flight that begins with the approach to the target; includes target acquisition and ends with the release of the bombs
    area bombing, carpet bombing, saturation bombing
    an extensive and systematic bombing intended to devastate a large target
    dive-bombing
    a bombing run in which the bomber releases the bomb while flying straight toward the target
    loft bombing, toss bombing
    a bombing run in which the bomber approaches the target at a low altitude and pulls up just before releasing the bomb
    type of:
    attack, onrush, onset, onslaught
    (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
  2. noun
    the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic frequently used by terrorists
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    suicide bombing
    a terrorist bombing carried out by someone who does not hope to survive it
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    sabotage
    a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
Pronunciation
US
/ˈbɑmɪŋ/
UK
/ˈbɒmɪŋ/
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