HyperDic: bomber_harris

English > 1 sense of the expression Bomber Harris:
NOUNperson Bomber Harris, Harris, Sir Arthur Travers HarrisBritish marshal of the Royal Air Force
English > Bomber Harris: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningBritish marshal of the Royal Air Force; during World War II he directed mass bombing raids against German cities that resulted in heavy civilian casualties (1892-1984).
SynonymsHarris, Sir Arthur Travers Harris
Instance ofgeneral, full generalA general officer of the highest rank
marshal, marshall(in some countries) a military officer of highest rank

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