counterbombardment

[US]/ˌkaʊntə.bɒmˈbɑːdmənt/
[UK]/ˌkaʊntər.bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/

Translation

n.Bombardment directed against an enemy's artillery or attacking forces.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

artillery counterbombardment

counterbombardment mission

counterbombardment radar

counterbombardment fire

naval counterbombardment

effective counterbombardment

massive counterbombardment

immediate counterbombardment

coordinate counterbombardment

sustained counterbombardment

Example Sentences

the artillery launched a devastating counterbombardment against enemy positions.

heavy counterbombardment forced the opposing forces to retreat.

the army called for an intense counterbombardment to neutralize the threat.

under massive counterbombardment, the bunker system was destroyed.

the general ordered a retaliatory counterbombardment after the surprise attack.

effective counterbombardment suppressed the enemy artillery fire.

preparatory counterbombardment preceded the main offensive.

the ceasefire agreement required both sides to stop all counterbombardment.

suppressive counterbombardment protected the advancing infantry.

the enemy launched a fierce counterbombardment during the night.

accurate counterbombardment destroyed the command center.

the bombardment was followed by a counterbombardment that lasted three hours.

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