air support

noun

: air operations especially in direct support of ground forces, naval forces, or other air forces

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of air support was in 1918

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“Air support.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20support. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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