Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strafe
verb
/streɪf/
Definition
To attack repeatedly with gunfire from a low-flying aircraft.
Examples
- The pilot executed a strafe run over the enemy position.
- During the combat simulation, the soldiers were instructed to take cover from the strafing planes.
- He watched as the jets strafed the ground, creating a cloud of dust and debris.
Meaning
The act of targeting a specific area or group with a rapid, often lateral, bombardment from above, usually in the context of military operations.
Synonyms
- bombard
- attack
- shoot
