bomber

/ˈbɒmər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who operates an aircraft designed to drop bombs, especially a World War II pilot.

“The bomber was praised for his bravery during the war.”

2. noun

A sports team that is likely to lose.

“The team was considered a bomber in the league and had a low chance of winning the championship.”

3. noun

A car or other vehicle designed to be driven at high speed and cause damage, especially in a violent collision.

“The police were looking for a bomber who had crashed into several parked cars.”

4. verb

To drop bombs from an aircraft, or to cause damage with a vehicle.

“The pilot was trained to bomber enemy targets during the war.”

5. verb

To cause something to fail or collapse, especially by using a vehicle to ram into it.

“The protesters decided to bomber the barricade to break through to the other side.”

Synonyms

  • aviator
  • fighter pilot
  • stuka

Antonyms

  • defender
  • guard