strafe

transitive verb \ˈstrāf, especially British ˈsträf\

: to attack (something) with machine guns from low-flying airplanes

strafedstraf·ing

Full Definition of STRAFE

: to rake (as ground troops) with fire at close range and especially with machine-gun fire from low-flying aircraft

— strafe noun

— straf·er noun

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German Gott strafe England may God punish England, German propaganda slogan during World War I

First Known Use: 1915

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