antiaircraft

/ˌæntˌaɪˈkɑːft/; /ˌæntˌaɪˈkræft/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or designed for use against aircraft; especially, a type of missile or gun used to defend against enemy aircraft

“The air force implemented an antiaircraft missile system to protect its bases from enemy attacks.”

Synonyms

  • air defense
  • anti-air

Antonyms

  • airborne
  • airborne attack