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Gunship

Definition

A gunship is a military aircraft or helicopter equipped with heavy weapons, primarily intended for attacking ground targets.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Military Aircraft

A gunship refers to any fixed-wing military aircraft that is extensively armed and deployed for close air support and ground attack missions.

Example Sentence: The AC-130 gunship provided vital air support during the mission, obliterating the enemy's ground positions.

Sense 2: Military Helicopter

A gunship typically denotes a helicopter specifically designed and equipped with heavy armament to engage ground targets.

Example Sentence: The Apache gunship hovered above the battlefield, unleashing a barrage of rockets and gunfire.

Sense 3: Popular Usage

In popular usage, gunship can refer to any heavily armed vehicle or vessel used for combat purposes.

Example Sentence: The heavily armored tank was often referred to as a ground gunship due to its immense firepower.

Sense 4: Local Usage

In some regions, gunship can refer to a privately owned aircraft or helicopter modified for personal defense or sport activities.

Example Sentence: In certain remote areas, residents use a small gunship to protect their farmlands from wildlife threats.

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