Airstrike: meaning, definitions and examples

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airstrike

 

[ ˈɛəˌstraɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military attack

An airstrike is an attack carried out by aircraft dropping bombs or firing missiles from the air.

Synonyms

aerial attack, air raid, bombing

Examples of usage

  • The enemy launched an airstrike on the military base.
  • The airstrike caused significant damage to the infrastructure.
  • The civilians were evacuated before the airstrike hit the area.

Translations

Translations of the word "airstrike" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ataque aéreo

🇮🇳 हवाई हमला

🇩🇪 Luftangriff

🇮🇩 serangan udara

🇺🇦 авіаудар

🇵🇱 nalot

🇯🇵 空襲

🇫🇷 frappe aérienne

🇪🇸 ataque aéreo

🇹🇷 hava saldırısı

🇰🇷 공습

🇸🇦 غارة جوية

🇨🇿 letecký útok

🇸🇰 letecký útok

🇨🇳 空袭

🇸🇮 letalni napad

🇮🇸 loftárás

🇰🇿 әуе шабуылы

🇬🇪 საჰაერო დარტყმა

🇦🇿 hava hücumu

🇲🇽 ataque aéreo

Word origin

The term 'airstrike' originated in the early 20th century with the advent of military aviation. It became a common tactic during World War I and has since been a key element of modern warfare. Airstrikes have evolved with technological advancements, becoming more precise and powerful over time.

See also: air, airborne, aircraft, airdrop, airfield, airflow, airfoil, airiness, airing, airline, airman, airplane, airs, airship, airspace, airstrip, airtight, airway, airy.