anti-aircraft (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: ˌæntiˈɛərkrɑːft
Definition
Designed for use against attacking aircraft.
Examples
The military base was heavily fortified with anti-aircraft batteries.
They deployed anti-aircraft missiles to protect the airspace over the capital.
How to Use anti-aircraft
- anti-aircraft fire (collocation)
- The act of shooting at aircraft from the ground. — "The plane was damaged by anti-aircraft fire."
- anti-aircraft defense (collocation)
- The system or strategy used to protect against air attacks. — "Their anti-aircraft defense system was state-of-the-art."
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