airstrike

An airstrike is a military attack that uses aircraft to bomb targets. The planes fly over the target area and drop bombs on it.

  • The airstrike was carried out on the terrorist stronghold.

  • The airstrike was used to destroy the enemy's weapons factory.

Definition of airstrike

noun

An attack on a ground or naval target by one or more aircraft or missiles.

verb

To attack a ground target through the use of aircraft or missiles.

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