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surface-to-air

/ˈsɜː.fɪs.tuː.eər/

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adjective

/ˈsɜː.fɪs.tuː.eər/C2formaltechnical
  • ruОписывает ракету или систему вооружения, предназначенную для запуска с земли или корабля для поражения воздушной цели.

Describes a missile or weapon system designed to be launched from the ground or a ship to target an airborne object.

  1. Launched from ground against aircraftC1formaltechnical

    Designed to be fired from the ground or a ship at an airborne target, such as an aircraft or missile.

    ruЗемля-воздух

    • The military deployed a new surface-to-air missile system.
    • Surface-to-air defenses protected the base from enemy planes.
    • The ship was equipped with advanced surface-to-air weaponry.

    Synonymsantiaircraft

    Antonymsair-to-surface

Forms
  • more surface-to-air comparative form
  • most surface-to-air superlative form