antiaircraft

/ˌæntiˈɛrkræft/
adjective
  1. Designed to be used against enemy aircraft.
    • The army positioned antiaircraft batteries around the city.
    • The soldiers practiced using antiaircraft artillery during the drill.
    • Antiaircraft weapons have become more accurate over the years.
noun
  1. Weapons or military units used to attack enemy aircraft.
    • The antiaircraft opened fire as the planes approached.
    • The general ordered the antiaircraft to target the incoming bombers.
    • They trained for months to operate the antiaircraft.
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