Airstrike: meaning, definitions and examples

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airstrike

[ ˈɛəˌstraɪk ]

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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.