Antiaircraft (Adjective)
Meaning
Designed for defense from a surface position against air attack.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The warship was equipped with antiaircraft guns to protect itself from aerial attacks.
- Antiaircraft missiles were launched from the surface-to-air defense system to intercept the incoming enemy aircraft.
- The army's antiaircraft division was responsible for defending against air raids and bombing missions.
- The antiaircraft radar system detected incoming enemy planes and alerted the defense forces to take action.
- During World War II, antiaircraft artillery played a crucial role in defending cities from aerial bombardment.