barrage balloon
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barrage balloon
noun barrage balloons
- A tethered balloon, attached to the ground with a metal cable, intended to deter low-flying enemy aircraft; used especially in World War II.
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noun tethered balloon for deterring enemy aircraft
| Deutsch | Sperrballon |
|---|---|
| Ελληνικά | μπαλόνι μπαράζ balóni baráz |
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title = {barrage balloon},
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