no-fly zone

Noun

Meaning

no-fly zone (plural no-fly zones)

An airspace in which aircraft, especially military aircraft, are forbidden to fly.
Synonym: NFZ

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

no-fly-zone

Examples

I've been as a pilot involved in the Gulf War. And then, in the No-Fly Zone. Philippe Perrin

The Kurdish people welcome the no-fly zone protection, contrary to the Iraqi regime that is against it. Jalal Talabani

In just one month, the United States has worked with our international partners to mobilize a broad coalition, secure an international mandate to protect civilians, stop an advancing army, prevent a massacre, and establish a no-fly zone with our allies and partners. Barack Obama

Close letter words and terms

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