Carpet Bomb (Verb)
Meaning
Bomb a large area systematically and extensively; "The U.S. decided to carpet bomb Vietnam".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The air force prepared to carpet bomb the enemy's stronghold in an effort to weaken their defenses.
- During the war, the city was carpet bombed by the opposing forces, leaving widespread destruction.
- The government was criticized for its decision to carpet bomb the rebels' territory, which resulted in many civilian casualties.
- Historians continue to debate the ethics of the Allies' decision to carpet bomb Dresden during World War II.
- The military commander ordered the troops to carpet bomb the entire valley, clearing a path for the infantry to advance.