antiaircraft

[US]/æntiˈæɪkrɑːft/
[UK]/an-tīˈɛərˌkrɑːft/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.relating to or designed for shooting down aircraft
n.a gun, missile system, or other weapon system designed to shoot down aircraft
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

antiaircraft gun

antiaircraft missile

antiaircraft defense

antiaircraft system

antiaircraft fire

antiaircraft artillery

antiaircraft capability

antiaircraft tactics

antiaircraft position

antiaircraft warfare

Example Sentences

the soldiers were positioned near the antiaircraft guns.

the antiaircraft system is designed to protect against incoming missiles.

modern antiaircraft technology relies heavily on radar.

the antiaircraft fire was intense, but the pilots managed to evade it.

the army deployed several antiaircraft units along the border.

they upgraded their antiaircraft capabilities to counter the new threat.

the pilot skillfully maneuvered his aircraft to avoid the antiaircraft fire.

the antiaircraft battery was positioned on a hilltop for optimal coverage.

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