air force

noun

Meaning

A branch of the military mainly devoted to air warfare, as opposed to (land) army and navy.
A unit in the U.S. Air Force larger than a division but smaller than a command.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

airforce(English)luftwaffe(English)airman(English)airgroup(English)aircrewman(English)army(English)air staff(English)air wing(English)

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Sources

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