Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

air defense

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.80 in modern English

Syllables: air de-fense
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The use of systems, equipment, and personnel to prevent or reduce the impact of an attack by enemy aircraft or missiles.

Countable; Uncountable

Usage

Inflected Forms

air defenses (plural) air defence (alternative)

Questions

What does air defense mean?: The use of systems, equipment, and personnel to prevent or reduce the impact of an attack by enemy aircraft or missiles.

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