Sausage Balloon (Noun)
Meaning
A small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sausage balloon floated gently above the city, its cameras capturing high-resolution images of the landscape below.
- Historically, sausage balloons were used by military forces as barrage balloons to deter low-flying enemy aircraft.
- Sausage balloons have become popular among tourists and researchers alike, offering a unique perspective on the environment.
- In times of war, the army would deploy sausage balloons to observe enemy movements from a safe distance.
- These early sausage balloons were filled with hydrogen, but modern versions often use helium for increased safety.