Airstrike

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of air strike. alt-of, alternative

    "The US President himself accused Iran of being behind the provocation, threatening airstrikes on Iran last week – but calling them off just minutes before they were to begin."

Verb
  1. 1
    To attack a ground target through the use of aircraft or missiles.

Synonyms

All synonyms
air raid

Example

More examples

"Outnumbered and outgunned, the squad was forced to call in an airstrike."

Etymology

From air + strike.

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