antiaircraft gun

noun

Pronunciation: ˌæntiˈɛərkrɑːft ɡʌn

Definition

A large artillery weapon designed to fire projectiles at high-altitude targets like airplanes or missiles.

Examples

• The historical museum displays a preserved antiaircraft gun used during the Second World War.

• Modern missile systems have largely replaced the traditional antiaircraft gun in most national defense strategies.

• The crew practiced loading the antiaircraft gun to ensure they could react quickly if an aerial threat appeared.

Synonyms of antiaircraft gun

Words with a similar meaning to antiaircraft gun:

• flak
• anti-aircraft artillery

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