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DAISY CUTTER

(noun)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Daisy Cutter.

Daisy Cutter - as a noun

A bomb with only 10 to 20 per cent explosive and the remainder consisting of casings designed to break into many small high-velocity fragments; most effective against troops and vehicles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anti-personnel bombantipersonnel bombfragmentation bomb
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bomb10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A batted or served ball that skims along close to the ground

Example Sentences

"The daisy cutter is a type of bomb that is designed to destroy a large area with a powerful blast."
"During the war, the military utilized daisy cutters to clear dense forests and create landing zones for helicopters."
"The explosion caused by a daisy cutter can level buildings and leave a wide, cleared area behind."
"The use of daisy cutters in warfare can have devastating effects on the environment."
"The daisy cutter bomb was originally developed for use in Vietnam to clear out enemy hideouts."
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