air cover

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Noun air cover has 1 sense

air cover - the use of military aircraft to provide protection against attack by enemy aircraft during ground or naval operations
--₁ is a kind of protection

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Air Cover

Noun: An aviation support provided by military aircraft to protect ground forces during combat operations.

Example sentence: The troops on the ground felt secure with the air cover protecting them from enemy attacks.

Noun: A defensive strategy in certain sports, such as basketball, where one player covers another tightly to prevent them from scoring.

Example sentence: The opposing team's star player was ineffective throughout the game due to the exceptional air cover provided by our team's defense.

Verb: To provide support or protection from a position in the air.

Example sentence: The fighter jets were prepared to air cover the convoy as it moved through the dangerous territory.

Adjective: Pertaining to protection or support from aircraft.

Example sentence: The infantry requested immediate air cover due to the heavy enemy presence in the area.