Gunship

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. An armed aircraft, such as a helicopter, that is used to support troops and provide fire cover.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. A ship equipped with heavy artillery.
  • n. An armed helicopter tasked to attack the enemy.
  • n. (military) A transport airplane equipped with large calibre guns typical of armoured fighting vehicles
  • Word Usage
    "The attack by an AC-130 gunship, which is operated by the Special Forces Command, is believed to have produced multiple casualties, the official said."
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