Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
air-strike
noun
/ɛər straɪk/
Definition
A military attack carried out by aircraft against ground targets.
Examples
- The air-strike targeted enemy positions in the mountain region.
- After the air-strike, the enemy forces were significantly weakened.
- Local residents reported a loud explosion following the air-strike.
Meaning
An air-strike refers to the use of military aircraft to bomb or fire missiles at specific locations on the ground, typically in a combat scenario.
Synonyms
- air attack
- aerial bombardment
- air raid
