carpet bombing
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carpet bombing
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(Military) systematic intensive bombing of an area
carpet bombing
The progressive distribution of a mass bomb load upon an area defined by designated boundaries, in such manner as to inflict damage to all portions thereof.
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Noun | 1. | carpet bombing - an extensive and systematic bombing intended to devastate a large target bombing, bombardment - an attack by dropping bombs |
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