skip bombing

noun

A low-level bombing technique where an aircraft attacks shipping by skipping the bomb across the water like a thrown stone.

Meanings

nounskip bombing (uncountable)
  1. uncountableaeronauticsA low-level bombing technique where an aircraft attacks shipping by skipping the bomb across the water like a thrown stone.
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APA

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Chicago

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