airstrike
Translation
airstrike
Examples
The military launched an airstrike on the target.
The military launched an airstrike on the target.
Grammar Patterns
((an airstrike)) ((on sth.)) an attack on (sth.) from the air They carried out an airstrike on the enemy base.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bombing, air raid, bombardment
Etymology
From 'air' + 'strike'. An attack made from the air.
Memory Tips
Imagine an airplane 'striking' a target from the air, like a fist.