AIR ALERT as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the warning signal that begins an period of preparation for an enemy air attack
   Hypernyms(s) air alert is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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2. Meaning
   • the condition in which combat aircraft are airborne and ready for an operation
   Usage Example(s)
   • aircraft in the Mideast are on air alert
   Hypernyms(s) air alert is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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3. Meaning
   • the time period during which military and civilian agencies are prepared for an enemy air attack
   Hypernyms(s) air alert is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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