English Explanatory Dictionary

dumb bomb

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An airdropped bomb without any guidance system to control it after launch.

Word forms

dumb bomb dumb bombs

Etymology

From dumb + bomb, coined to contrast with smart bomb.

Synonyms

unguided bomb iron bomb
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