"dumb bomb" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dumb bombs [plural]
Etymology: From dumb + bomb, coined to contrast with smart bomb. Etymology templates: {{com|en|dumb|bomb}} dumb + bomb, {{m|en|smart bomb}} smart bomb Head templates: {{en-noun}} dumb bomb (plural dumb bombs)
  1. An airdropped bomb without any guidance system to control it after launch. Wikipedia link: dumb bomb Categories (topical): Explosives, Military, Weapons Synonyms: unguided bomb, iron bomb

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