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divebomb.

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

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

Where this word comes from

From dive + bomb.

verb
  1. Of an aircraft, to bomb while in a steep dive.

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

  3. 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. To rapidly lower the pitch of a note on the guitar by means of the whammy bar.

Where this word comes from

From dive + bomb.

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