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anti-aircraft

adjective
 
 
/ˌæn.tiˈeə.krɑːft/ US  /-t̬iˈer.kræft/

Definition

describes weapons, equipment, or activities that are intended to destroy or defend against enemy aircraft: an anti-aircraft missile/gun/weapon anti-aircraft defences/fireArms and munitions in general
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