Meaning: An acronym for Anti-Ballistic Missile.

Part of speech: acronym

Example: The ABM system is designed to intercept missiles.

Category: Military › Defense

Meaning: A colloquial term for an atomic bomb.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The A-bomb was used in World War II.

Category: Military › Weapons

Synonyms:

• atomic bomb
• nuclear bomb

Meaning: To equip or outfit, especially for military purposes.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The soldiers were accoutred for battle.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• equip
• furnish

Meaning: Additional items of dress or equipment.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wore all the accoutrements of a soldier.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• gear
• equipment

Meaning: Anti-aircraft artillery fire.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ack-ack guns were deployed during the air raid.

Category: Military › Artillery

Synonyms: anti-aircraft fire

Meaning: a temporary position held by a pilot officer

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was promoted to acting pilot officer during the mission.

Category: Military › Aviation

Meaning: a command to prepare for action, often used in military contexts

Part of speech: noun

Example: The captain ordered action stations during the drill.

Category: Military › Operations

Synonyms: ready stations

Meaning: An officer who assists a higher-ranking officer.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The adjutant helped organize the event.

Category: Military

Synonyms: assistant

Meaning: A high-ranking officer in the navy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The admiral commanded the fleet.

Category: Military

Synonyms: naval officer

Meaning: The highest rank in the navy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was promoted to Admiral of the Fleet.

Category: Military

Synonyms: fleet admiral

Meaning: A group of people sent ahead to prepare for the arrival of others.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The advance guard set up camp before the main group arrived.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• vanguard
• forerunner

Meaning: A military officer serving as a personal assistant to a senior officer.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The general's aide-de-camp delivered the orders.

Category: Military

Meaning: A military facility for aircraft operations.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The air base was heavily guarded.

Category: Military

Synonyms: airfield

Meaning: A high-ranking officer in the air force.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The air chief marshal addressed the troops.

Category: Military

Synonyms: marshal

Meaning: A senior officer rank in the air force.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The air commodore oversaw the training program.

Category: Military

Meaning: Protection provided by aircraft during military operations.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The troops advanced under air cover.

Category: Military

Synonyms: aerial support

Meaning: The delivery of supplies by dropping them from an aircraft.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The air drop was successful.

Category: Military

Synonyms: supply drop

Meaning: The branch of the military that conducts aerial warfare.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He serves in the air force.

Category: Military

Synonyms: aerial military

Meaning: A person who works in aviation or the air force.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The air man was trained to fly.

Category: Military

Synonyms: aviator

Meaning: A senior officer in the air force responsible for air operations.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The air marshal oversaw the military exercises.

Category: Military › Aviation

Meaning: An officer in the air force or aviation sector.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The air officer coordinated the mission.

Category: Military › Aviation

Meaning: The military capability of a nation to use aircraft in warfare.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Air power is crucial in modern conflicts.

Category: Military › Aviation

Meaning: An attack by aircraft, especially during wartime.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The city prepared for an air raid during the conflict.

Category: Military › Warfare

Meaning: An attack by aircraft on a target.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The military conducted an air strike on the enemy base.

Category: Military › Warfare

Meaning: Military assistance provided by aircraft.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The troops called for air support during the battle.

Category: Military › Operations

Meaning: Referring to operations or attacks from aircraft to ground targets.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The air to ground support was crucial for the troops.

Category: Military › Aviation

Meaning: Referring to operations or attacks from aircraft to surface targets.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The air to surface missiles were deployed during the mission.

Category: Military › Aviation

Meaning: A senior officer rank in the air force, below air marshal.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The air vice marshal attended the conference.

Category: Military › Aviation

Meaning: Transported by air.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The airborne troops landed safely.

Category: Military

Synonyms: aerial

Meaning: A large naval ship designed to carry and launch aircraft.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The aircraft carrier was stationed in the harbor.

Category: Military › Naval

Synonyms: naval carrier

Meaning: A person who works on or maintains aircraft.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The aircraftman performed routine checks.

Category: Military

Synonyms: technician

Meaning: A female technician who works on or maintains aircraft.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The aircraftwoman was praised for her skills.

Category: Military

Meaning: Referring to combat or operations between aircraft.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The air-to-air missiles were launched during the exercise.

Category: Military › Aviation

Meaning: A female member of the air force.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The airwoman received a commendation for her service.

Category: Military › Aviation

Meaning: A surprise attack from a hidden position.

Part of speech: noun/verb

Example: The soldiers set an ambush for the enemy.

Synonyms:

• trap
• surprise attack

Antonyms:

• defend
• protect

Meaning: Ammunition for firearms.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He bought some ammo for his rifle.

Category: Military › Weapons

Synonyms: ammunition

Meaning: Projectiles and explosives used in firearms.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The soldier stocked up on ammunition before the mission.

Category: Military › Weapons

Synonyms:

• ammo
• munitions

Meaning: Designed to defend against aircraft.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The military deployed anti-aircraft missiles.

Category: Military › Defense

Synonyms: defensive

Meaning: Designed to target individual soldiers.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The anti-personnel mine is intended to injure rather than kill.

Category: Military › Weapons

Synonyms: tactical

Meaning: A large fleet of ships, especially warships.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The armada set sail to conquer new territories.

Category: Military

Synonyms:

• fleet
• navy