dive bomb
/ˈdaɪv ˌbɑm/
verb
- To attack a target by diving steeply in an aircraft and dropping bombs.
- The pilot dive-bombed the bridge and scored a direct hit.
- They trained to dive-bomb with precision from high altitudes.
- The squadron was ordered to dive-bomb the enemy base.
- To move or fall suddenly and forcefully toward something, like a bird attacking.
- The seagull dive-bombed the tourist who was eating a sandwich.
- A hawk dive-bombed the field to catch a mouse.
- The children laughed as the crow dive-bombed their picnic table.