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Airstrike

noun, verb

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.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From air + strike.

Etymology 2

From air + strike.

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