air strafing

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• air strike — noun : an air attack * * * the bombing or strafing of a city, enemy force, etc., by military aircraft: The air strike devastated the enemy s submarine base. Also, airstrike. [1940 45] * * * air strike noun An attack with aircraft • • • Main Entry …   Useful english dictionary