sortie
6 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #46,084
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
(military) an operational flight by a single aircraft (as in a military operation)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/sˈɔːɹtiː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural sorties
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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