strafed

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strafed Definition

attack repeatedly with bombs or machine-gun fire from low-flying aircraft.

Using strafed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "strafed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The enemy planes strafed the city.

  • Example

    The helicopter strafed the enemy position.

  • Example

    The soldiers were strafed by enemy fire.

strafed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for strafed

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Summary: strafed in Brief

The term 'strafed' [strefd] refers to attacking a target repeatedly with bombs or machine-gun fire from low-flying aircraft. It is often used in military contexts, exemplified by 'The enemy planes strafed the city.' 'Strafed' can be formalized as 'attack with gunfire' or 'bombard with bullets,' and informally expressed as 'shoot up' or 'spray with bullets.'