sorties

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Noun sortie has 2 senses

sortie, sally - a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
--₁ is a kind of military action, action
sortie - (military) an operational flight by a single aircraft (as in a military operation)
--₂ is a kind of flight, flying

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Sorties

Definition

Sorties (noun): planned military operations carried out by aircraft, ships, or troops against enemy targets.

Sorties (verb): to go on or carry out a sortie.

Senses

Sense 1: (noun) A military operation by air, land, or sea forces to attack enemy targets.
Sense 2: (verb) To engage in a military operation by air, land, or sea forces.

Examples

1. The fighter jets completed several sorties to destroy enemy bases.

2. The army conducted a successful sortie against the enemy's fortified position.

3. The navy planned a series of sorties to blockade the enemy's port.

4. The troops sortied at night to infiltrate the enemy lines unseen.

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