airstrike

UK
/ˈeəstraɪk/
US
/ˈɛrstraɪk/

Translations

airstrikenoun
airstrikes
pl
UK
/ˈeəstraɪk/
US
/ˈɛrstraɪk/
The military launched an airstrike on the enemy base.
Военные нанесли авиаудар по вражеской базе.
Synonyms
aerial attack
air raid
air assault
airstrikeadjective
UK
/ˈeəstraɪk/
US
/ˈɛrstraɪk/
Used attributively before another noun to denote connection with an airstrike

Definitions

airstrikenoun
An attack made by aircraft, typically involving dropping bombs or firing missiles on a target.
The military launched an airstrike on the enemy's base to weaken their defenses.
airstrikeadjective
Relating to, intended for, or resulting from an airstrike.
The airstrike casualties overwhelmed the field hospital.