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sortie

The correct spelling is sortie.

How to pronounce sortie

/sɔˈti/
noun

IPA: /sɔˈti/

Say it like: Sor-tee

The correct spelling is sortie. An attack made by troops from a besieged position. For example: "Russia said it carried out 55 sorties in the last 24 hours."

Usage Examples

Russia said it carried out 55 sorties in the last 24 hours.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An attack made by troops from a besieged position.
  2. 2.An operational flight carried out by a single military aircraft.
  3. 3.An attacking move

verb

  1. 1.To sally.

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