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noun

dambuster

Dambuster (noun) means an aircraft used to destroy dams by dropping bombs on them.

noun
1
An aircraft used to destroy dams by dropping bombs on them.
2
The pilot of this kind of aircraft.
3
The type of bomb dropped by this kind of aircraft.
4
An aircraft or pilot involved in Operation Chastise in 1943.
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Etymology

From dam + buster.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of dambuster?

"dambuster" (noun) means an aircraft used to destroy dams by dropping bombs on them.

What are the different meanings of dambuster?

"dambuster" has 3 main meanings: 1. An aircraft used to destroy dams by dropping bombs on them; 2. The pilot of this kind of aircraft; 3. The type of bomb dropped by this kind of aircraft.

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