daisy cutter en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
* From plowing through a field and flattening and mowing down hypothetical daisies. * (explosive): From flattening vegetation in a round region creating a clearing reminiscent of a daisy flower
Meanings
- A fast, grounded shot at goal.
- (dated, slang) A well-struck ground ball.
- A low ball that bounces more than once before reaching the batsman.
- A fast-going horse that does not lift its feet high.
- (slang) The BLU-82 bomb, known for its ability to flatten a forest into a helicopter landing zone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| daisy-cutter | alternative | lexicographic | |
| daisy cutters | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| daisycutter | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
MOAB · MOP · Father of all Bombs