Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

air raiding

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.27 in modern English

Syllables: air raid-ing
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The practice of bombing ground targets during air raids.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"During the long nights of air raiding in the winter of 1940-41, the branch line train continued to maintain its service, entering and leaving Stanmore Station quite unperturbed, and establishing thereby a new bond of friendship with local residents."

Etymology

From air raid + -ing.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does air raiding mean?: The practice of bombing ground targets during air raids.
Where does air raiding come from?: From air raid + -ing.

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