divebomb

Meaning

Verb

  • To bomb whilst in a steep dive.
  • To attack (especially the head of) a person or animal that strays into their territory.
  • To overtake slower traffic by way of a more circuitous route, such as a pair of freeway exit and entrance ramps.

Origin

  • dive + bomb

Modern English dictionary

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