Airstrike
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Airstrike is a noun meaning To attack a ground target through the use of aircraft or missiles.
Meaning
To attack a ground target through the use of aircraft or missiles.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of air strike.
Example Sentences
An Israeli airstrike rocked southern Beirut on Sunday soon after the military issued an evacuation warning for the Lebanese capital.
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.
Word Forms
- airstrikes
- airstriking
- airstruck
- airstriked
Related Words
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