Roof knocking

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe practice of dropping a nonexplosive or low-yield device on a target around 10 to 15 minutes before a bombing in order to caution any civilians present to flee, so as to minimize civilian casualties.

Synonyms

skip bombing toss bombing parabombing mother bomb sea skimming bombing run splash bouncing bomb tankbusting shootdown lazy dog loitering munition

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