hot extraction

noun

The extraction of military forces by longer-range vehicles (helicopter, boat, armoured personnel carrier) whilst under fire from enemy forces.

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Meanings

noun
  1. slanggovernmentThe extraction of military forces by longer-range vehicles (helicopter, boat, armoured personnel carrier) whilst under fire from enemy forces.
  2. broadlyslangThe process of rescuing a friend or colleague from an awkward situation, such as an unsuccessful date.

Origin

See hot (“under fire”).

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APA

hot extraction. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hot%20extraction

MLA

“hot extraction.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hot%20extraction. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hot extraction,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hot%20extraction.

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