nap-of-the-earth

adjective

Denoting a very low-altitude flight course used by military aircraft to avoid enemy detection and attack in a high-threat environment.

Similar
NOE
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Meanings

adjectivenap-of-the-earth (not comparable)
  1. not comparablegovernmentDenoting a very low-altitude flight course used by military aircraft to avoid enemy detection and attack in a high-threat environment.

    Synonyms: NOE

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveDenoting a very low-altitude flight course used by military aircraft to avoid enemy detection and attack in a high-threat environment.

Similar
NOE
Cite this entry
APA

nap-of-the-earth. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nap-of-the-earth

MLA

“nap-of-the-earth.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nap-of-the-earth. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nap-of-the-earth,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nap-of-the-earth.

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