divebomb

plural divebombs · alternative dive-bomb · alternative dive bomb

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

present singular third person divebombs · participle present divebombing · participle past divebombed · past divebombed · alternative dive-bomb · alternative dive bomb

1. aeronauticsOf an aircraft, to bomb while in a steep dive.
2. biologyOf a bird, to attack (especially the head of) a person or animal that strays into their territory.
3. hobbiesTo attempt an overtake by braking very late on corner entry.
4. automotiveOf a motorist, 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.

   2015 April 21, Robert Thompson, “Drivers protest those who seek the inside track on highways”, in The Washington Post, retrieved 07 Oct 2022

   Synonyms: rat run

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