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air raid

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air raid
n.
An attack by military aircraft, especially when armed with bombs and rockets.
air raid
n
(Military)
a.  an attack by hostile aircraft
b.  (as modifier) an air-raid shelter
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.air raidair raid - an attack by armed planes on a surface target
air attack
foray, maraud, raid - a sudden short attack
Translations
air raid
n → Luftangriff m
air raid n → incursione f aerea


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