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flying bomb

/ˈflaɪɪŋ bɒm/

Traducción: Término histórico para un vehículo aéreo no tripulado autopropulsado utilizado como arma, en particular para referirse al misil de crucero V-1 empleado por Alemania durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. En la actualidad, esta frase está mayormente obsoleta y solo se usa en contextos históricos.

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/ˈflaɪɪŋ bɒm/C1formalbritishtechnicalobsoleto
  • esTérmino histórico para un vehículo aéreo no tripulado autopropulsado utilizado como arma, en particular para referirse al misil de crucero V-1 empleado por Alemania durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. En la actualidad, esta frase está mayormente obsoleta y solo se usa en contextos históricos.

A historical term for a self-propelled, unmanned aerial vehicle used as a weapon, specifically referring to the V-1 flying bomb used by Germany during World War II. The phrase is now largely obsolete outside of historical contexts.

  1. V-1 flying bombC1formal

    A type of early cruise missile used by Nazi Germany during World War II, also known as a 'buzz bomb' due to its distinctive sound.

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    • The V-1 flying bomb was launched from sites in occupied Europe.
    • Londoners became familiar with the sound of the flying bomb's engine.
    • Many flying bombs were intercepted by anti-aircraft fire.