The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word DAISY-CUTTER
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What does DAISY-CUTTER mean?
DAISY-CUTTER noun- (1800s) A well-struck ground ball.
- A ball that bounces more than once before reaching the batsman.
- A fast-going horse that does not lift its feet high.
- The BLU-82 bomb, known for its ability to flatten a forest into a helicopter landing zone.