An attack on a surface target by aircraft. / (American football) A passing-heavy offensive scheme based on a shotgun formation with four wide receivers and a single running back.

plural of air raid

plural of air-raid

(often attributive) Alternative form of air raid

(warfare) The practice of bombing ground targets during air raids.

A structure, often a reinforced underground shelter designed to give protection against air raids.

A person whose responsibility was to defend a particular building during an air raid, ensure the blackout was complete, and assist civilians to an air-raid shelter.

plural of air-raid shelter

A siren that makes a very loud alarm sound to warn the population of an upcoming air raid.

plural of air-raid warden