Definition of strafe

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  • strafe is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • strafe is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • strafe is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of strafe

  • an attack of machine-gun fire or cannon fire from a low flying airplane (noun)

    Examples

    1. the next morning they carried out a strafe of enemy airfields
  • attack with machine guns or cannon fire from a low-flying plane (verb)

    Examples

    1. civilians were strafed in an effort to force the country's surrender

See definition of strafe in Merriam Webster