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anti-aircraft

adjectivemasculinetécnico/ɐ̃tiɐˈɛɾju/medium

an·ti·a·é·re·o

Definition

Designed for defense against attacks from the air, especially from aircraft.
The base was protected by a sophisticated anti-aircraft system.
They took cover from the anti-aircraft fire.
Common collocations
anti-aircraft defenseanti-aircraft missileanti-aircraft gun

Etymology

Do grego 'anti-' (contra) + 'aéreo' (do latim 'aerius', relativo ao ar).

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