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Strafe

/stɹeɪf/

An attack of machine-gun or cannon fire from a low-flying aircraft.

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📖 Definitions of "Strafe"

noun

1
An attack of machine-gun or cannon fire from a low-flying aircraft.
2
A sideways movement without turning.

verb

1
To attack (ground targets) with automatic gunfire from a low-flying aircraft.
2
To sidestep; to move sideways without turning (a core mechanic of most first-person shooters).

🔄 Synonyms of "Strafe"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
blastnoun	A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).
shellnoun	A hard external covering of an animal.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Strafe"

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Word	Definition
blastnoun	A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).
shellnoun	A hard external covering of an animal.
airstrikenoun	Alternative form of air strike. [(military) An attack on a ground or naval target by one or more aircraft or missiles.]
dronenoun	A male ant, bee, or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen.
beat upverb	(transitive) To give a severe beating to; to assault violently with repeated blows.
shootnoun	The emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.
triggernoun	(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
fragnoun	(video games, slang) A successful kill in a deathmatch game. A point or score (when considered collectively) gained by successfully killing opponents in a deathmatch game.
blow from a gunverb	(transitive, military, historical, of a person) To execute by tying against the muzzle of a loaded cannon, which is then fired.
firenoun	(uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
burnnoun	A physical injury caused by heat, cold, electricity, radiation or caustic chemicals.
fusilladenoun	The simultaneous firing of a number of firearms.
blamnoun	A sudden, explosive sound, such as is made by a gunshot.
smokenoun	(uncountable) The visible vapor/vapour, gases, and fine particles given off by burning or smoldering material.
strikenoun	(baseball) A status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch when the ball goes in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.
shoot outverb	To fire from a weapon.
blitznoun	(countable) A swift and overwhelming attack or effort.
whiffnoun	A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.
bombardverb	To continuously attack something with bombs, artillery shells or other missiles or projectiles.
killverb	(transitive) To put to death; to extinguish the life of.