air defense


Definition: Meaning of, air defense in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɛː dɪˈfɛns /

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air defense air defenses
American English ; air defence elsewhere
  1. defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft, missiles or to nullify their effectiveness
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air defense used in phrases

  • active air defense (noun)
    1. air defense by the use aircraft, missiles, artillery or electronic countermeasures
  • passive air defense (noun)
    1. air defense by the use of deception, dispersion or protective construction
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