strafe
US /streɪf/
UK /streɪf/
1.
mitrailler, canarder
attack (a ground position or target) repeatedly with bombs or machine-gun fire from low-flying aircraft
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The fighter jets began to strafe the enemy positions.
Les avions de chasse ont commencé à mitrailler les positions ennemies.
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They were ordered to strafe the convoy.
On leur a ordonné de mitrailler le convoi.