air-to-surface

[ air-tuh-sur-fuh s ]
/ ˈɛər təˈsɜr fəs /

adjective

operating or directed from a flying aircraft to the surface: air-to-surface missiles.

adverb

from a flying aircraft to the surface of the earth: They released the rockets air-to-surface.

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earnest
full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.
a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
urgent character; imperativeness; insistence; importunateness.
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Also called air-to-ground [air-tuh-ground] /ˈɛər təˈgraʊnd/.

Origin of air-to-surface

First recorded in 1955–60

Words nearby air-to-surface

air-ship, air-slake, air-spray, air-superiority, air-to-air, air-to-surface, air-traffic control, air-transportable, airbill, airboard, airboarding
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