Definition of "divebomb" in English

verb

1. (of an aircraft) To bomb whilst in a steep dive.

2. (of a bird) To attack (especially the head of) a person or animal that strays into their territory.

3. (motor racing) To attempt an overtake by braking very late on corner entry.

4. (of a motorist) To overtake slower traffic by way of a more circuitous route, such as a pair of freeway exit and entrance ramps.

5. (music) To rapidly lower the pitch of a note on the guitar by means of the whammy bar.

noun

1. (music) The rapid lowering of the pitch of a note on the guitar by means of the whammy bar.