daisy cutter
📖 Definitions
noun
1. In a ball game, a ball that moves close to the ground.
2. A horse that lifts its feet very little off the ground.
3. A bomb powerful enough to flatten a large area, such as a forest.
💬 Usage Examples
“First used in Vietnam, daisy cutters would reappear years later, eviscerating bodies and landscapes in Afghanistan.” Thuy Linh Tu; An American Dream Built on Warfare (permalink); The New York Times; Apr 5, 2022. “Palmer did not play golf courses; he attacked them.
Armed with a brutish swing that more resembled a hockey slap shot than a daisy cutter, Palmer brought energy and zest to the staid game.” T. Rees Shapiro; “The King” Attracted Fans to Golf With His Charisma, Risky Shots; The Washington Post; Sep 26, 2016.