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buzz bomb

/ˈbʌz bɒm/

Tradução: Nome histórico e informal da bomba voadora V-1, uma arma alemã usada na Segunda Guerra Mundial, assim chamada por causa do zumbido característico de seu motor a jato pulsante.

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  • ptNome histórico e informal da bomba voadora V-1, uma arma alemã usada na Segunda Guerra Mundial, assim chamada por causa do zumbido característico de seu motor a jato pulsante.

A historical slang term for the V-1 flying bomb used by Germany during World War II, named for the distinctive buzzing sound of its pulsejet engine.

  1. V-1 Flying BombC1formalbritish

    A type of early cruise missile used by Nazi Germany during World War II, known for its distinctive buzzing sound.

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    • The buzz bomb's engine could be heard from miles away.
    • Many Londoners lived in fear of the buzz bomb attacks.
    • The silence after the buzz bomb's engine cut out was terrifying.