noun
- an attack by aircraft flying low and firing at ground targets
Usage: military
verb
- to attack ground targets with gunfire from low-flying aircraft
Usage: military; present participle of ‘strafe’
Examples
- The enemy aircraft began strafing the convoy.
- Strafing runs were conducted throughout the morning.
- The pilot was skilled at strafing ground positions.
- They heard the sound of planes strafing nearby targets.
- The strafing attack lasted only minutes but caused significant damage.
- Fighter planes were strafing the airfield.