Antiaircraft Fire (Noun)
Meaning
Firing at enemy aircraft.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The air raid warning sirens went off and antiaircraft fire erupted across the city, attempting to bring down the incoming enemy bombers.
- The ground crew scurried for cover as a barrage of antiaircraft fire ripped through the airfield, targeting the enemy planes overhead.
- As the squadron flew in to provide close air support, they encountered a hail of antiaircraft fire that forced them to change course.
- A thick curtain of antiaircraft fire enveloped the aircraft as it strayed too close to the enemy's air defense systems.
- Despite being outgunned, the defending troops held their ground, directing withering antiaircraft fire at the wave of incoming enemy aircraft.