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Area Bombing

Definition:

Area bombing refers to a military strategy in which a large geographic area is targeted for bombardment, as opposed to specific targets within that area. It often involves the use of aerial bombs or missiles to inflict damage on a wide area.

Senses:

Noun:

1. The act of bombing a large geographical area, without focusing on specific targets.

2. The bombardment of civilians and non-military targets during a conflict.

Verb:

1. To carry out an area bombing operation.

2. To bomb a wide region without targeting specific objectives.

Examples:

Noun:

1. During World War II, area bombing was extensively used to destroy industrial centers.
2. The deliberate area bombing of cities led to countless civilian casualties.

Verb:

1. The military decided to area bomb the enemy's stronghold to weaken their defenses.
2. The aircraft were ordered to area bomb the forested region to disrupt enemy movements.

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