Laser-guided Bomb (Noun)
Meaning
A smart bomb that seeks the laser light reflected off of the target and uses it to correct its descent; "laser-guided bombs cannot be used in cloudy weather".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The US military used laser-guided bombs to target enemy command centers in the urban area.
- The F-16 fighter jet was equipped with advanced laser-guided bombs that increased its precision and accuracy.
- Due to poor weather conditions, the pilot had to cancel the mission, as laser-guided bombs are ineffective in heavy cloud cover.
- The introduction of laser-guided bombs has significantly reduced civilian casualties in modern warfare.
- The stealth bomber's advanced radar system worked in conjunction with the laser-guided bombs to destroy enemy defenses.