balloon apron

noun

An integrated system of balloons equipped with wire cables reaching the ground, designed as a defence against hostile aircraft.

Meanings

noun
  1. historicalgovernmentAn integrated system of balloons equipped with wire cables reaching the ground, designed as a defence against hostile aircraft.

    Synonyms: balloon barrage

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn integrated system of balloons equipped with wire cables reaching the ground, designed as a defence against hostile aircraft.

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Chicago

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