surface warfare

collocation in English

meaningsofsurfaceandwarfare

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surface
noun
uk
/ˈsɜː.fɪs/us
/ˈsɝː-/
the outer or top part or layer ...
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warfare
noun[U]
uk
/ˈwɔː.feər/us
/ˈwɔːr.fer/
the activity of fighting a war, often including the weapons and methods that ...
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(Definition ofsurfaceandwarfarefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsurface warfare

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But such surveillance is an effective way of training personnel insurfacewarfare.
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I have noticed recently that there are those who would rule out all thought ofsurfacewarfare, but to do that would, to my mind, be very foolish indeed.
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Primary missions include air combat, ground attack,surfacewarfare, and close air support.
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These ships were designed for asurfacewarfarerole.
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He later became dual-warfare qualified at sea as asurfacewarfareofficer.
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The main armament of the fleet was artillery and torpedoes forsurfacewarfareand anti-submarine rockets for anti-submarine warfare.
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Evaluations were successful and validated thesurfacewarfaremission package on the ship.
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Navy captains with sea commands in thesurfacewarfareofficer community generally command ships of cruiser size or larger.
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He is a careersurfacewarfareofficer and served at sea in aircraft carriers, cruisers, and destroyers.
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He is qualified as asurfacewarfarespecialist.
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The class is multi-role and designed forsurfacewarfare, anti-aircraft, and naval fire support.
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