Manpad (Noun)
Meaning
A man-portable surface-to-air missile.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The military unit was equipped with a manpad to defend against enemy aircraft.
- The insurgent forces had managed to down a military helicopter using a manpad.
- Portable anti-aircraft systems like the manpad prove challenging to detect and neutralize.
- Soldiers were trained to effectively use the manpad against airborne targets.
- Locating and disabling enemy manpads became a key objective for ground forces.