Airstrike: meaning, definitions and examples
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airstrike
[ ˈɛəˌstraɪk ]
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.