air burst
Noun
Meaning
air burst (plural air bursts)
Alternative spelling of airburst
air-burst (plural air-bursts)
Alternative spelling of airburst
Alternative names
air-burst
Synonyms
Examples
Air burst main The destructiveness of artillery bombardments can be enhanced when some or all of the shells are set for airburst, meaning that they explode in the air above the target instead of upon impact.