Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
enola-gay
noun
i-no-lah gay
Definition
The Enola Gay was the name of the American military aircraft that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II.
Examples
- The Enola Gay dropped the atomic bomb on August 6, 1945.
- Many documentaries explore the legacy of the Enola Gay and its implications for future warfare.
Meaning
It symbolizes the historical event that marked a significant turning point in the war and in modern warfare, involving the use of nuclear weapons.
Synonyms
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