power-dive

[ pou-er-dahyv ]
/ ˈpaʊ ərˌdaɪv /

verb (used with or without object), pow·er-dived or pow·er-dove, pow·er-dived, pow·er-div·ing. Aeronautics.

to cause to perform or to perform a power dive.

Origin of power-dive

First recorded in 1935–40

Definition for power-dive (2 of 2)

power dive

noun Aeronautics.

a dive, especially a steep dive, by an aircraft in which the engine or engines are delivering thrust at or near full power.

Origin of power dive

First recorded in 1925–30

British Dictionary definitions for power-dive

power dive

noun

a steep dive by an aircraft with its engines at high power

verb power-dive

to cause (an aircraft) to perform a power dive or (of an aircraft) to perform a power dive