"dambusting" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: dam + busting Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dam|busting}} dam + busting Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dambusting (uncountable)
  1. (colloquial) The destruction of dams by dropping bombs on them from aircraft. Tags: colloquial, uncountable Related terms: dambuster
    Sense id: en-dambusting-en-noun-pG5NskB1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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