an·ti·air·craft
ˌan-tē-ˈer-ˌkraft 
ˌan-ˌtī-
: designed for or concerned with defense against air attack
: antiaircraft guns or their fire
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Andrew J. Tabler, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2014
Although antiaircraft guns would not take care of the regime’s weapon of choice -- artillery -- civilians would at least have less reason to flee to Turkey and Jordan, which are already overwhelmed with refugees and fear spillover violence.
—Andrew J. Tabler, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2014
Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
In addition to the report by IRNA, sounds of what appeared to be jets and antiaircraft missiles have been heard north of Tehran.
—Marin Scott, NBC news, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
And antiaircraft weapons would come with strings attached.
—Andrew J. Tabler, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2014
Although antiaircraft guns would not take care of the regime’s weapon of choice -- artillery -- civilians would at least have less reason to flee to Turkey and Jordan, which are already overwhelmed with refugees and fear spillover violence.
—Andrew J. Tabler, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2014
Noun
On Thursday, antiaircraft artillery was clearly audible across Tehran and witnesses in the central city of Isfahan reported seeing antiaircraft fire after nightfall.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
In addition to the report by IRNA, sounds of what appeared to be jets and antiaircraft missiles have been heard north of Tehran.
—Marin Scott, NBC news, 13 June 2025
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“Antiaircraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiaircraft. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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