sortita — meaning in English

English meaning

• sally noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
• sortie noun A single military flight or mission carried out by an aircraft.

Senses

sortita is used for these senses in English:

• sally A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
• sortie (aviation) An operational flight carried out by a single military aircraft.

sally — full definition

1. noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
2. noun A short trip or excursion, or a witty, sharp remark made in conversation.
3. verb To set out suddenly, especially to venture forth from a safe place.

sortie — full definition

1. noun A single military flight or mission carried out by an aircraft.
2. noun A sudden attack launched from a defended position.
3. verb To carry out such a mission or attack.

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