carpet bombing
"Carpet bombing" is a military tactic used to cause extensive destruction over a large area, often impacting both military and civilian targets.
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Definition
C1Military
(technical)A tactic where numerous bombs are dropped over a wide area to cause widespread destruction.
Example
- The city was subjected to carpet bombing during the war, resulting in significant damage.
C1Figurative
(informal)An excessive and widespread application of something, like advertisements or spam, to overwhelm a medium.
Example
- The political campaign used carpet bombing with ads to ensure their message reached every voter.
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